Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Philips TAH4205RD

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Philips TAH4205RD. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Philips TAH4205RD Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH4205RD
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.5 cm
Width - 16.5 cm
Depth - 4 cm
Weight 280 g 150 g Philips TAH4205RD are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black Red
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH4205RD
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Philips TAH4205RD can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAH4205RD 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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips TAH4205RD are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 3 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAH4205RD.
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm PET - 32 mm Sony MDR XB950B1 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips TAH4205RD.
Magnet Material - NdFeB
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH4205RD
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH4205RD
Controls Volume control Volume control, reject call
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH4205RD
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH4205RD
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 29 hour(s) Philips TAH4205RD lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Battery Life Details - Standby: up to 166 hours
Continuous talk: up to 21 hours
Continuous playback: up to 29 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 166 hours Sony MDR XB950B1 have longer standby time than Philips TAH4205RD.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH4205RD
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH4205RD
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH4205RD
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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