Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - USB-C
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
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
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
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
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sony MDR XB950B1 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Features - Wear detection
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
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
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
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
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)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Included Accessories - Carrying case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-C cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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