In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Mpow HC5. 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 | Mpow HC5 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 280 g | 139 g | Mpow HC5 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Black | |
| Headband Material | - | Leather | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 15 m | Mpow HC5 have a greater operating distance than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Mpow HC5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Mpow HC5 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 | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | - | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 28000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Mpow HC5 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Mpow HC5 |
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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 | Mpow HC5 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | cVc 8.0 (clear Voice capture) by Qualcomm | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 2 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Mpow HC5 |
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| Controls | Volume control | Mute, volume, on/off, play/pause, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Mpow HC5 |
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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 | - |
| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Mpow HC5 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Mpow HC5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | 22 hour(s) | Mpow HC5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Standby Time | 200 hours | 200 hours | Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time. |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 1.5 hour(s) | Mpow HC5 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Mpow HC5 |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Mpow HC5 |
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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) |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Mpow HC5 |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - money back guarantee - 60 days |