In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and EPOS I SENNHEISER C20. 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 C20 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-A via Bluetooth adapter | |
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| Series | - | C-series | |
| Height | - | 20 cm | |
| Width | - | 16.5 cm | |
| Depth | - | 5.8 cm | |
| Weight | 280 g | 200 g | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Black | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 25 m | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 have a greater operating distance than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB950B1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | - | |
| 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 | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | - | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 28000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 3% | |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
| Features | - | EPOS BrainAdapt Technology |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950B1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 |
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| Controls | Volume control | - |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950B1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | - | |
| Standby Time | 200 hours | 300 hours | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 have longer standby time than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB950B1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 |
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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 C20 |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, charging cable, BTD 800 USB dongle | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |