In depth comparison and review of Beats Solo3 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Beats Solo3 | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 19.8 cm | - | |
| Weight | 215 g | 280 g | Beats Solo3 are lighter than Beats Solo3 headphones. |
| Colour | Club red | Club yellow | Club white | Club navy | Rose gold | Brick red | Break blue | Turf green | Matt silver | Pop blue | Matte black | Asphalt gray | Matte gold | Satin silver | Satin gold | Red, defiant black | Pop indigo | Blade grey | Black | Pop magenta | Pop violet | Gloss black | White gloss | Silver | Gold | Grey | Black | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Beats Solo3 | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Beats Solo3 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 | Sony MDR XB950B1 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Beats Solo3. |
| 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 | |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Beats Solo3 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Extra Bass | |
| Frequency Response | - | 3 - 28000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | 105 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | - | 40 mm | |
| Features | Apple W1 chip, Fast Fuel technology | - |
| MICROPHONE | Beats Solo3 | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 8000 Hz |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Beats Solo3 | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause | Volume control |
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| CABLE | Beats Solo3 | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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| Cable Type | RemoteTalk cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable |
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Beats Solo3 | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Beats Solo3 | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 40 hour(s) | 18 hour(s) | Beats Solo3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
| Charging Time | - | 4 hour(s) |
| WIRELESS LINK | Beats Solo3 | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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| Radio Frequency Range | - | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz |
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| CONNECTIONS | Beats Solo3 | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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| 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) |
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| OTHERS | Beats Solo3 | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case | - | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | |
| Compliant Standards | Bluetooth Class 1 | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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