Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Philips TAH8505BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Philips TAH8505BK. 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 TAH8505BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH8505BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired
Weight 280 g 278 g Philips TAH8505BK 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.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH8505BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Philips TAH8505BK can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAH8505BK 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 SBC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Philips TAH8505BK are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips TAH8505BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 3 - 28000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Philips TAH8505BK offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW 90 dB Sony MDR XB950B1 have higher sensitivity than Philips TAH8505BK.
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm PET - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH8505BK
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphone Features - Echo-cancelling
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH8505BK
Controls Volume control Hold, reject call, answer call
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH8505BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB charge cable
Headphones cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH8505BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Philips TAH8505BK lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 25 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 200 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH8505BK
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH8505BK
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) (micro-USB)
Headphones
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips TAH8505BK
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - RoHS, EN 50581:2012, EN 62479:2010, EN 55035:2017, EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017, EN 50663:2017, EN 300 328 V2.2.2, EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3, EN 301 489-17 V3.2.2, EN 55032:2015/A11:2020
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