Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Poly Blackwire 3220

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Poly Blackwire 3220. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Poly Blackwire 3220 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Poly Blackwire 3220
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - wired - USB-A
Series - 3200 Series
Height - 17.8 cm
Width - 15.5 cm
Depth - 3.2 cm
Weight 280 g 64 g Poly Blackwire 3220 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material - Artificial leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950B1 Poly Blackwire 3220
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
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 -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly Blackwire 3220 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - SoundGuard
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 3 - 28000 Hz -
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW 90 dB Sony MDR XB950B1 have higher sensitivity than Poly Blackwire 3220.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 28 mm Sony MDR XB950B1 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire 3220.
Features - Echo cancelation, Dynamic EQ optimised
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 Poly Blackwire 3220
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Poly Blackwire 3220 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 Poly Blackwire 3220
Controls Volume control Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, redial
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 Poly Blackwire 3220
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-A cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 Poly Blackwire 3220
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 18 hour(s) -
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 Poly Blackwire 3220
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Poly Blackwire 3220
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 Poly Blackwire 3220
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Skype Certified, Avaya Certified, Cisco Jabber Certified
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, macOS, Windows 11
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