Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950N1 and Sony WH-CH520. 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-CH520 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 290 g | 147 g | Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950N1 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Green | Beige | Black | Blue | White | |
| Body Material | - | Recycled plastic | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| 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) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony MDR XB950N1 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony MDR XB950N1 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520. |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 30 mm | Sony MDR XB950N1 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH520. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Features | - | MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Controls | Volume control | Volume, play/pause, skip track |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m USB cable |
USB-C charge cable |
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| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Voice Control | - | Direct | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 22 hour(s) | 50 hour(s) | Sony WH-CH520 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950N1. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 50 hours Continuous talk: up to 40 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
| Charging Time | 7 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sony WH-CH520 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950N1. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch | - |
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