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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly Blackwire 3220 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headset - wired - USB-A | |
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| 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 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| 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 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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| 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 |
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| Controls | Volume control | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, redial |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly Blackwire 3220 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB-A cable | |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly Blackwire 3220 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | - | |
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| Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | - | |
| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | - |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly Blackwire 3220 |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly Blackwire 3220 |
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| 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) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly Blackwire 3220 |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | Mac, Windows | |
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| Software Certification | - | Skype Certified, Avaya Certified, Cisco Jabber Certified | |
| Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, macOS, Windows 11 |