Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 vs. Sony MDR XB950B1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 and Sony MDR XB950B1. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 vs. Sony MDR XB950B1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony MDR XB950B1
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight - 280 g
Colour Metallic sky | Pink Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony MDR XB950B1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
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
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Cancelling -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Extra Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 3 - 28000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2.
Sensitivity - 105 dB/mW
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony MDR XB950B1
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony MDR XB950B1
Controls Volume Volume control
CABLE Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony MDR XB950B1
Cable Type Microphone cable - 1.3 m
Micro-USB charge cable
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony MDR XB950B1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 18 hour(s) Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony MDR XB950B1
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony MDR XB950B1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony MDR XB950B1
Included Accessories Hard case -
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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