Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless. 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. Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 280 g 238 g Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0 Sony MDR XB950B1 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless.
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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - NoiseGard active noise compensation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 3 - 28000 Hz 18 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.5%
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW 113 dB Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 18 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Bluetooth aptX technology
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless
Controls Volume control Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, redial
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.4 m
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.4 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 600 mAh
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 25 hour(s) Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless
Included Accessories - Carrying case, micro-USB charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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