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Sony MDR-XB950B1 vs Sony MDR-XB950N1

Sony MDR-XB950B1 Headphones
Sony MDR-XB950B1
Sony MDR-XB950N1 Headphones
Sony MDR-XB950N1
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Editiorial reviews
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3 editorial reviews
The wireless Sony MDR-XB950B1 headphones deliver as much bass thump as any pair we've tested, and because of that never sound quite balanced.Read more
The Sony MDR-XB950B1 are decent mixed usage headphones geared towards fans of bass. They're wireless and have a sturdy, premium-looking design that's decently co...Read more
The audio quality of the MDR-XB950B1 is good with or without the extra bass.Read more
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4.1 out of 5
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Full Comparison

Technical details

Sony MDR-XB950B1Sony MDR-XB950B1
Sony MDR-XB950N1Sony MDR-XB950N1
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesno

Design

Sony MDR-XB950B1Sony MDR-XB950B1
Sony MDR-XB950N1Sony MDR-XB950N1
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Green
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Foldableyesyes

Dimensions

Sony MDR-XB950B1Sony MDR-XB950B1
Sony MDR-XB950N1Sony MDR-XB950N1
Weight9.88 oz10.23 oz

Sound

Sony MDR-XB950B1Sony MDR-XB950B1
Sony MDR-XB950N1Sony MDR-XB950N1
Impedance32.0 Ω47.0 Ω
Frequency range3 - 2800020 - 22000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.57 in1.57 in

Connectivity

Sony MDR-XB950B1Sony MDR-XB950B1
Sony MDR-XB950N1Sony MDR-XB950N1
Cable length1.21.2
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
A2DP aptX
Bluetooth version4.14.1
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
Wireless range1010
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
USByesyes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB
Detachable cableyesyes
Multi Point connectionnono

Features

Sony MDR-XB950B1Sony MDR-XB950B1
Sony MDR-XB950N1Sony MDR-XB950N1
Noise-cancelingyesyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
NFCyesyes

Power

Sony MDR-XB950B1Sony MDR-XB950B1
Sony MDR-XB950N1Sony MDR-XB950N1
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery recharge time4.0 h7.0 h
Battery life18.0 h22.0 h

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

          Often compared with Sony MDR-XB950N1