Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Sony MDR 1AM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Sony MDR 1AM2. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Sony MDR 1AM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony MDR 1AM2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 280 g 187 g Sony MDR 1AM2 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony MDR 1AM2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed 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 -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 3 - 28000 Hz 3 - 100000 Hz Sony MDR 1AM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW 98 dB/mW Sony MDR XB950B1 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1AM2.
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony MDR 1AM2
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony MDR 1AM2
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony MDR 1AM2
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cellular phone cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony MDR 1AM2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 18 hour(s) -
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony MDR 1AM2
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony MDR 1AM2
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 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony MDR 1AM2
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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