Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Bose QuietComfort 45. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bose QuietComfort 45 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 18.4 cm | |
| Width | - | 15.2 cm | |
| Depth | - | 7.62 cm | |
| Weight | 280 g | 241 g | Bose QuietComfort 45 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Case: 14.5 cm x 5.08 cm x 21.1 cm / 188 g | |
| Colour | Black | Black | Smoke white | Triple black | |
| 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 45. |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bose QuietComfort 45 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bose QuietComfort 45 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| 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 | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bose QuietComfort 45 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Acoustic Noise Cancelling | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Bose QuietComfort 45 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | 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 45 |
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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 | Bose QuietComfort 45 |
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| Controls | Volume control | - |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bose QuietComfort 45 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 30 cm | |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bose QuietComfort 45 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 460 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | 24 hour(s) | Bose QuietComfort 45 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 2.5 hour(s) | Bose QuietComfort 45 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bose QuietComfort 45 |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bose QuietComfort 45 |
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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) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bose QuietComfort 45 |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying case | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - |