Philips SHL4405BK vs. Sony MDR XB950B1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Philips SHL4405BK and Sony MDR XB950B1. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Philips SHL4405BK vs. Sony MDR XB950B1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHL4405BK Sony MDR XB950B1
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight - 280 g
Colour - Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHL4405BK Sony MDR XB950B1
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Philips SHL4405BK 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
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Extra Bass
Frequency Response 9 - 23000 Hz 3 - 28000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than Philips SHL4405BK.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB 105 dB/mW Sony MDR XB950B1 have higher sensitivity than Philips SHL4405BK.
Impedance 24 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Mylar - 32 mm 40 mm Sony MDR XB950B1 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHL4405BK.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Philips SHL4405BK Sony MDR XB950B1
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHL4405BK Sony MDR XB950B1
Controls Play/pause Volume control
CABLE Philips SHL4405BK Sony MDR XB950B1
Cable Type Headphones cable - single-sided - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Chrome -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHL4405BK Sony MDR XB950B1
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 18 hour(s)
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHL4405BK Sony MDR XB950B1
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Philips SHL4405BK Sony MDR XB950B1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Philips SHL4405BK Sony MDR XB950B1
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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