Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and JBL Tour ONE M2. 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 Tour ONE M2 |
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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 | 272 g | JBL Tour ONE M2 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Black | Champagne | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB950B1 | JBL Tour ONE M2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | JBL Tour ONE M2 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 | JBL Tour ONE M2 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 Tour ONE M2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | True Adaptive Noise Canceling | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | - | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 28000 Hz | 10 - 40000 Hz | JBL Tour ONE M2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW | 117 dB | JBL Tour ONE M2 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 93 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | JBL Tour ONE M2 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Features | - | Voice control, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Smart Ambient, JBL Pro Sound |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | JBL Tour ONE M2 |
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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 | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950B1 | JBL Tour ONE M2 |
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| Controls | Volume control | Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC/ambient |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | JBL Tour ONE M2 |
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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 |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB950B1 | JBL Tour ONE M2 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950B1 | JBL Tour ONE M2 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 920 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | 50 hour(s) | JBL Tour ONE M2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | JBL Tour ONE M2 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB950B1 | JBL Tour ONE M2 |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | JBL Tour ONE M2 |
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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 Tour ONE M2 |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, airplane adapter, USB-C charging cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - |