Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Bose QuietComfort 35 II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Bose QuietComfort 35 II. 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. Bose QuietComfort 35 II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Height - 18 cm
Width - 17 cm
Depth - 8.13 cm
Weight 280 g 309 g Sony MDR XB950B1 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black Triple midnight | Rose gold | Black | Silver
Body Material - Plastic, metal, leather, alcantara
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 9 m Sony MDR XB950B1 have a greater operating distance than Bose QuietComfort 35 II.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950B1 Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes Bose QuietComfort 35 II 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bose QuietComfort 35 II are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Bose QuietComfort 35 II are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 3 - 28000 Hz -
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Controls Volume control Volume, power on/off, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sony MDR XB950B1 Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Bose QuietComfort 35 II lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2.25 hour(s) Bose QuietComfort 35 II recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Bose QuietComfort 35 II
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 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Included Accessories - Carrying case
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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