Sony MDR XB950N1 vs. JBL LIVE 650BTNC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950N1 and JBL LIVE 650BTNC. 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 XB950N1 vs. JBL LIVE 650BTNC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 290 g 249 g JBL LIVE 650BTNC are lighter than Sony MDR XB950N1 headphones.
Colour Black | Green Black | White | Blue
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes JBL LIVE 650BTNC can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 16 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB950N1 offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - TalkThru technology
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Controls Volume control Voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB cable
Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 22 hour(s) 30 hour(s) JBL LIVE 650BTNC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950N1.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 35 hours
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 650BTNC recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950N1.
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Connector Type Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Carrying pouch, charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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