In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and EPOS IMPACT 1060. 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 IMPACT 1060 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired | |
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| Height | - | 17.8 cm | |
| Width | - | 6.6 cm | |
| Depth | - | 17.6 cm | |
| Weight | 280 g | 171 g | EPOS IMPACT 1060 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 30 m | EPOS IMPACT 1060 have a greater operating distance than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB950B1 | EPOS IMPACT 1060 |
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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, wired | |
| 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 | - | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | EPOS AI | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 28000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 0.5% | |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
| Features | - | EPOS BrainAdapt Technology |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | EPOS IMPACT 1060 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | EPOS IMPACT 1060 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950B1 | EPOS IMPACT 1060 |
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| Controls | Volume control | - |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | EPOS IMPACT 1060 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB-C cable - 1.2 m | |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950B1 | EPOS IMPACT 1060 |
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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 IMPACT 1060 have longer standby time than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 2.5 hours | EPOS IMPACT 1060 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB950B1 | EPOS IMPACT 1060 |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | EPOS IMPACT 1060 |
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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 IMPACT 1060 |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying pouch, USB-C cable, BTD 800a USB dongle | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - |