Sony MDR-XB950N1B BT 4.1 22hrs Black
Sony WH-1000XM3 BT 4.2 30hrs Silver
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Wired
Wireless
Wired + Wireless Combo
Android (headphone port)
Apple iOS (headphone port)
Use With Hi-Fi Amplifier
PC or Mac
Use With Headphone Amp
MP3 Player
Musical Instrument
Commuting
Taking Flights
Train Journeys
PS4 Compatible
PS Vita Compatible
DJ-ing
Audio Books
Music
Video Content (Netflix, YouTube, TV)
Radio
Gaming
Podcasts
Over-Ear
Making Phone Calls

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Technical Specifications

3.5mm Connector 1 mm 1 mm
Acoustic System Name Closed Back Closed Back
Battery Charge Indicator 1 24345 -
Battery Life (max) 22 hours 30 hours
Battery Recharge Time 7 hours 3 hours
Battery Type - Built-in battery
Bluetooth Yes Yes
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Version 4.1 4.2
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Cable Management Yes -
Cable Type - OFC
Cables Included Audio (3.5mm), Micro-USB Audio (3.5mm),USB
Carrying Case - Yes
Charging Source USB -
Colour of Product Black Silver
Connectivity Technology Wired & Wireless Wired & Wireless
Connector Contacts Plating - Gold
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Diaphragm Material - Aluminum coated LCP
Driver Type - Dynamic
Driver Unit Size 40 cm 40 cm
Ear Coupling Over-ear Over-ear
Ear Coupling - Over-ear Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes
Headphone Frequency 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz
Headphone or Headset Mobile headset Mobile headset
Headphone Sensitivity 96.4 dB 104.5 dB
Headset Type Dual Ear Dual Ear
Impedance 47 Ω (Ohms) 47 Ω (Ohms)
Magnet Type - Neodymium
Microphone Frequency 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphone Number 1 1
Multi-function Control - Position On-ear On-ear
Multi-function Control - Type Digital Analogue
Multi-function Control Present Yes Yes
NFC / W1 Yes Yes
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes
Noise Reduction Yes -
Pouch Yes -
Power Button Yes -
Rechargeable Yes Yes
Smart Assistant Button (Siri, Google) - Yes
Surround Sound - Yes
USB Connectivity Yes -
USB Port - Micro Yes -
USB Port - Type Micro -
Voice Activated Smart Assistant (e.g. "Ok Google") - Yes
Voice Coil Type - CCAW
Volume Control Present Yes Yes
Volume Control Type Digital Touch
Wearing Style Head-band Head-band
Weight 290 g 255 g
Wireless Range - 10 m
Wireless Type Bluetooth Bluetooth

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