Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950N1 and Sony WH-1000XM3. 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 XB950N1 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 26.5 cm | |
| Width | - | 18.6 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.93 cm | |
| Weight | 290 g | 255 g | Sony WH-1000XM3 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950N1 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Green | Black | Silver | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| 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, aptX HD, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | |
| Volume Limiting Function | - | Yes | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950N1. |
| Sensitivity | - | 104.5 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Controls | Volume control | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m USB cable |
USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
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| Sensors | - | Atmospheric pressure sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 22 hour(s) | 38 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950N1. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
| Charging Time | 7 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950N1. |
| Included Qty | - | 1 |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
USB (power only) Headphones |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch | Carrying case, airplane adapter | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
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