Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. beyerdynamic DT 880

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and beyerdynamic DT 880. 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. beyerdynamic DT 880 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 beyerdynamic DT 880
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 280 g 290 g Sony MDR XB950B1 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950B1 beyerdynamic DT 880
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Semi-open
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
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 3 - 28000 Hz 5 - 35000 Hz beyerdynamic DT 880 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.2%
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW 96 dB Sony MDR XB950B1 have higher sensitivity than beyerdynamic DT 880.
Impedance 32 Ohm 250 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 beyerdynamic DT 880
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 beyerdynamic DT 880
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 beyerdynamic DT 880
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 beyerdynamic DT 880
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 18 hour(s) -
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 beyerdynamic DT 880
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 beyerdynamic DT 880
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 beyerdynamic DT 880
Included Accessories - 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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