Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and JBL LIVE 670NC. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | JBL LIVE 670NC |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 280 g | 219 g | JBL LIVE 670NC are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Black | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB950B1 | JBL LIVE 670NC |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | JBL LIVE 670NC can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 | JBL LIVE 670NC 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | JBL LIVE 670NC are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | True Adaptive Noise Canceling | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | Signature Sound, JBL Spatial Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 28000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 670NC. |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW | 98 dB | Sony MDR XB950B1 have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 670NC. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 95 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Features | - | TalkThru technology, 2 devices connectivity, Ambient Aware, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | JBL LIVE 670NC |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Audio Input Details | - | Beamforming | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | - | 2 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950B1 | JBL LIVE 670NC |
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| Controls | Volume control | On/off, answer/end, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | JBL LIVE 670NC |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - 2 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | 2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB950B1 | JBL LIVE 670NC |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | - | Touch sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950B1 | JBL LIVE 670NC |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 850 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | 65 hour(s) | JBL LIVE 670NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 65 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 40 hours Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON): up to 28 hours Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF): up to 33 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | JBL LIVE 670NC recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB950B1 | JBL LIVE 670NC |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | JBL LIVE 670NC |
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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 (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | JBL LIVE 670NC |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying pouch, audio cable, USB-C charging cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | Android phone, Windows, Android tablet | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |