Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - USB-C | |
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| Weight | 280 g | 307 g | Sony MDR XB950B1 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Case: 18.9 cm x 6.3 cm x 23.3 cm | |
| Colour | Black | Black | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 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) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | - | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 28000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | Bio-cellulose - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Features | - | Ambient Pass-Through |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Controls | Volume control | - |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Features | - | Wear detection |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 30 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 7 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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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 (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |