Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH vs. Sony MDR XB550AP

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH and Sony MDR XB550AP. 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-SR5BTWH vs. Sony MDR XB550AP Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH Sony MDR XB550AP
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 185 g 180 g Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH headphones.
Colour White Black | Red | White | Green | Blue
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH Sony MDR XB550AP
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Extra Bass
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Max Input Power 1500 mW -
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 102 dB/mW Sony MDR XB550AP have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH.
Impedance 35 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm PET - 30 mm Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH Sony MDR XB550AP
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH Sony MDR XB550AP
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Answer/end
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH Sony MDR XB550AP
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH Sony MDR XB550AP
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer -
Battery Life 38 hour(s) -
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH Sony MDR XB550AP
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH Sony MDR XB550AP
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH Sony MDR XB550AP
Included Accessories Carrying pouch -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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