Sony MDR XB950N1 vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950N1 and Sony WH-XB900N. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB950N1 vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 290 g 254 g Sony WH-XB900N are lighter than Sony MDR XB950N1 headphones.
Colour Black | Green Black | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950N1 Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950N1.
Sensitivity - 101 dB/mW
Impedance - 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm PET - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950N1 Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950N1 Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Volume control Volume
CABLE Sony MDR XB950N1 Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB cable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sony MDR XB950N1 Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950N1 Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 22 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950N1.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 32 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 300 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 hours
Standby Time - 300 hours
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 7 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950N1 Sony WH-XB900N
Included Accessories Carrying pouch -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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