Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Philips TAH6506BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Philips TAH6506BK. 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. Philips TAH6506BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH6506BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19 cm
Width - 16.5 cm
Depth - 3.8 cm
Weight 280 g 145 g Philips TAH6506BK are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black Black
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 TAH6506BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAH6506BK 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 SBC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Philips TAH6506BK are equipped with active noice cancellation.
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 TAH6506BK.
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW 112 dB Philips TAH6506BK have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 32 mm Sony MDR XB950B1 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips TAH6506BK.
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH6506BK
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 TAH6506BK
Controls Volume control Volume control, play/pause, voice assistant, answer call
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH6506BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C cable - detachable
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH6506BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 18 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 25 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAH6506BK recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH6506BK
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH6506BK
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) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH6506BK
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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