Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Razer Kraken BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Razer Kraken BT. 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. Razer Kraken BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Razer Kraken BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 280 g 298 g Sony MDR XB950B1 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black -
Earpad Material - Leatherette, foam, plush
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950B1 Razer Kraken BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Razer Kraken BT 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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 3 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than Razer Kraken BT.
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW 96 dB/mW Sony MDR XB950B1 have higher sensitivity than Razer Kraken BT.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - Razer Chroma lighting
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 Razer Kraken BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Razer Kraken BT microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Razer Kraken BT offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 Razer Kraken BT
Controls Volume control Volume, power on/off, pair mode, multiple function button
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 Razer Kraken BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
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Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sony MDR XB950B1 Razer Kraken BT
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 Razer Kraken BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Razer Kraken BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with LED lights): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 20 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 Razer Kraken BT
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Razer Kraken BT
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 Razer Kraken BT
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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