Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Sony WH-CH500. 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 | Sony WH-CH500 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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| Weight | 280 g | 140 g | Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Black | Grey | Blue | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sony WH-CH500 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Sony WH-CH500 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) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX | SBC, AAC | |
| 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 Sony WH-CH500. |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 30 mm | Sony MDR XB950B1 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH500. |
| Magnet Material | - | Ferrite |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sony WH-CH500 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Omni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | 50 - 8000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sony WH-CH500 |
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| Controls | Volume control | Volume, power on/off |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sony WH-CH500 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm | |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sony WH-CH500 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Sony WH-CH500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Standby Time | 200 hours | 200 hours | Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time. |
| Voltage Provided | - | 3.7 / 5 V | |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 4.5 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB950B1 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Power Consumption | - | 0.7 Watt |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sony WH-CH500 |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sony WH-CH500 |
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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) |
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sony WH-CH500 |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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