Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Urbanears Plattan 2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Urbanears Plattan 2. 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. Urbanears Plattan 2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Urbanears Plattan 2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 280 g 130 g Urbanears Plattan 2 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - 130 g
Colour Black Dark grey | Powder pink | Indigo | Blue snow | True white | Cosmos purple | Comet green | Black | Tomato | Eclipse 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 Urbanears Plattan 2
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes Urbanears Plattan 2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 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 -
Noise Isolating - Yes Urbanears Plattan 2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 3 - 28000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than Urbanears Plattan 2.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW 99 dB Sony MDR XB950B1 have higher sensitivity than Urbanears Plattan 2.
Impedance 32 Ohm 34 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - ZoundPlug
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 Urbanears Plattan 2
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 Urbanears Plattan 2
Controls Volume control Answer/end, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 Urbanears Plattan 2
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 Urbanears Plattan 2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Urbanears Plattan 2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 Urbanears Plattan 2
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Urbanears Plattan 2
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)
Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 Urbanears Plattan 2
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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