Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Mpow HC5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Mpow HC5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Mpow HC5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
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
Form Factor Built-in -
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
Controls Volume control Mute, volume, on/off, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 Mpow HC5
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
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 Mpow HC5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable
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
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Mpow HC5
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)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 Mpow HC5
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - money back guarantee - 60 days
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