In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II. 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 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Series | - | ADAPT 500 Series | |
| Weight | 280 g | 232 g | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | - | |
| Earpad Material | - | Plush, textured fabric | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 25 m | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II have a greater operating distance than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB950B1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II 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 | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid ANC | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | EPOS Voice | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 28000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 108 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
| Features | - | Audio prompts |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Beamforming, MEMS-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Microphones Included | - | 2 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950B1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Controls | Volume control | - |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable | |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB950B1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Features | - | EPOS ActiveGard |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950B1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 46 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 41 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | 81 day | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II have longer standby time than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 220 min | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB950B1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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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 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, BTD 800 USB-C dongle, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Software Certification | - | Zoom Certified, Certified for Microsoft Teams, Optimised for UC, Optimised for Google Meet | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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