Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Poly EncorePro 520V. 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 EncorePro 520V |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Series | - | EncorePro 500 series | |
| Height | - | 6.7 cm | |
| Width | - | 11.1 cm | |
| Depth | - | 14.9 cm | |
| Weight | 280 g | 74 g | Poly EncorePro 520V are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Black | |
| Earpad Material | - | Artificial leather | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| 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 EncorePro 520V are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | SoundGuard DIGITAL | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | - | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 28000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 5.6 mm | Sony MDR XB950B1 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly EncorePro 520V. |
| Signal-To-Noise Ratio | - | 50 dB |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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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 | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly EncorePro 520V microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | 20 - 16000 Hz | Poly EncorePro 520V offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Sensitivity | - | 40 dB | |
| Sensitivity Margin | - | +/- 3dB |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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| Controls | Volume control | - |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | 78.5 cm | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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| Features | - | Boom mic length 135mm, 290° rotatable microphone |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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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 EncorePro 520V |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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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) |
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
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| Software Certification | - | Certified for Skype for Business, UC certified | |
| Supported Host Device OS | - | macOS, Windows | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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