Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT. 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 XB950B1 vs. Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 280 g 190 g Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black White | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, phone
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950B1 Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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 3 - 28000 Hz 5 - 35000 Hz Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW 97 dB/mW Sony MDR XB950B1 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT.
Impedance 32 Ohm 41 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 50 - 4000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT.
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -44 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Controls Volume control Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Standby Time 200 hours 1000 hours Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT have longer standby time than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Sony MDR XB950B1 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Transmission Range - 10 m
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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