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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | beyerdynamic DT 880 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950B1 | beyerdynamic DT 880 |
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Controls | Volume control | - |
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CABLE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | beyerdynamic DT 880 |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
Headphones cable - 3 m | |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
Plated Connector | - | Gold |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950B1 | beyerdynamic DT 880 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | - | |
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Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | - | |
Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | - |
WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB950B1 | beyerdynamic DT 880 |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | beyerdynamic DT 880 |
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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) |
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OTHERS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | beyerdynamic DT 880 |
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Included Accessories | - | 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - |