Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. August EP650

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and August EP650. 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

Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. August EP650 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 August EP650
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 17.66 cm
Width - 18.86 cm
Depth - 7.1 cm
Weight 280 g 235 g August EP650 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black Gold
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950B1 August EP650
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes August EP650 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 60 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than August EP650.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm August EP650 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 85 dB
Features - Bluetooth aptX technology
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 August EP650
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 August EP650
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 August EP650
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 August EP650
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 220 mAh
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony MDR XB950B1 lasts longer on a single charge than the August EP650.
Standby Time 200 hours 720 hours August EP650 have longer standby time than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) August EP650 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 August EP650
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 August EP650
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)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 August EP650
Included Accessories - USB charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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