Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 vs. Sony MDR XB950B1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 and Sony MDR XB950B1. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 vs. Sony MDR XB950B1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 Sony MDR XB950B1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Height 22.5 cm -
Width 19.7 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 280 g 280 g Both headphones are equally heavy.
Colour Cenere grey | Black | Natural Black
Body Material Aluminium, fabric, leather, polymer -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 Sony MDR XB950B1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Extra Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 3 - 28000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7.
Sensitivity - 105 dB/mW
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features Bluetooth aptX technology -
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 Sony MDR XB950B1
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 Sony MDR XB950B1
Controls Volume, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 Sony MDR XB950B1
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Micro-USB charge cable - 25 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 Sony MDR XB950B1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 770 mAh -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 18 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7.
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 Sony MDR XB950B1
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 Sony MDR XB950B1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 Sony MDR XB950B1
Included Accessories Carrying pouch -
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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