Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 and Sony MDR XB950N1. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony MDR XB950N1 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 22.5 cm | - | |
| Width | 19.7 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4 cm | - | |
| Weight | 285 g | 290 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 headphones. |
| Colour | Argilla grey | Black | Black | Green | |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | - | |
| Earpad Material | Leather | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony MDR XB950N1 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| 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) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | AAC, aptX | - | |
| 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 | Signature Sound | Extra Bass | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 20 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Features | Bluetooth aptX technology | - |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony MDR XB950N1 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony MDR XB950N1 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume control |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony MDR XB950N1 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m | Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m USB cable |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony MDR XB950N1 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 770 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 21 hour(s) | 22 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB950N1 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 14 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 16 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 21 hours |
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| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony MDR XB950N1 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony MDR XB950N1 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, micro-USB charging cable (30cm) | Carrying pouch | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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