Sony WH-1000XM3 BT 4.2 30hrs Silver
Sony MDR-XB950N1B BT 4.1 22hrs Black
Match RatingMatch RatingMatch Rating
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) 30 hours 22 hours
Battery Recharge Time 3 hours 7 hours
Battery Type Built-in battery -
Bluetooth Yes Yes
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Version 4.2 4.1
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Cable Management - Yes
Cable Type OFC -
Cables Included Audio (3.5mm),USB Audio (3.5mm), Micro-USB
Carrying Case Yes -
Charging Source - USB
Colour of Product Silver Black
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 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz
Headphone or Headset Mobile headset Mobile headset
Headphone Sensitivity 104.5 dB 96.4 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 Analogue Digital
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 Touch Digital
Wearing Style Head-band Head-band
Weight 255 g 290 g
Wireless Range 10 m -
Wireless Type Bluetooth Bluetooth

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