Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Poly Voyager Surround 85. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-C via Bluetooth adapter | |
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| Series | - | Voyager Surround 80 series | |
| Height | - | 18.1 cm | |
| Width | - | 19.1 cm | |
| Depth | - | 7.7 cm | |
| Weight | 280 g | 275 g | Poly Voyager Surround 85 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 | 30 m | Poly Voyager Surround 85 have a greater operating distance than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Over ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 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), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly Voyager Surround 85 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adjustable noise cancellation | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | - | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 28000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW | 132 dB | Poly Voyager Surround 85 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Features | - | SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology, Smart Sensor Technology |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | 20 - 16000 Hz | Poly Voyager Surround 85 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Sensitivity | - | -37 dB | |
| Microphones Included | - | 10 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Controls | Volume control | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | 24 hours | Poly Voyager Surround 85 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 24 hours Continuous talk: up to 21 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 1 hours | Poly Voyager Surround 85 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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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) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, USB charging cable, charging stand, USB-C to USB-A adapter, USB-C to audio cable, BT700 Bluetooth USB-C adapter | |
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| Software Included | - | Poly Lens | |
| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | Mac, Windows | |
| Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams, Certified for Microsoft Teams Open Office, UC certified | |
| Supported Host Device OS | - | macOS, Android, iOS, Windows |
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