In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950N1 and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 290 g | 250 g | Sony WH-1000XM5 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950N1 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Green | Black | Silver | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950N1. |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 30 mm | Sony MDR XB950N1 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | - | 8 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Controls | Volume control | - |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m USB cable |
USB charge cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
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| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 22 hour(s) | 32 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950N1. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours |
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| Charging Time | 7 hour(s) | 3.5 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM5 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950N1. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch | Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | JEITA |
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