Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT and Sony WH-XB700. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT vs. Sony WH-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 180 g 196 g Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT headphones.
Colour Black | Brown-grey Black | Blue
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sony WH-XB700
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-XB700.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX SBC, AAC, aptX
Noise Isolating Yes - Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB700.
Max Input Power 1500 mW -
Sensitivity 98 dB/mW 103 dB/mW Sony WH-XB700 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
Impedance - 37 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-XB700.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sony WH-XB700
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -40 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sony WH-XB700
Controls Volume Volume
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sony WH-XB700
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 25 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sony WH-XB700 lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
Standby Time 1000 hours 300 hours Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have longer standby time than Sony WH-XB700.
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony WH-XB700 recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sony WH-XB700
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sony WH-XB700
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Other projects: