Sony MDR XB650BT vs. Sony MDR XB950B1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB650BT 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

Sony MDR XB650BT vs. Sony MDR XB950B1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB650BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series XB Series -
Weight 190 g 280 g Sony MDR XB650BT are lighter than Sony MDR XB650BT headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB650BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
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 Sony MDR XB650BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) 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 Extra Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 3 - 28000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 105 dB/mW Sony MDR XB950B1 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Impedance 24 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Sony MDR XB950B1 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB650BT.
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB650BT 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 Sony MDR XB650BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Controls Volume control Volume control
CABLE Sony MDR XB650BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB650BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 18 hour(s) Sony MDR XB650BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Standby Time 300 hours 200 hours Sony MDR XB650BT have longer standby time than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 4 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB650BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB650BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Connector Type Bluetooth USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB650BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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