Philips SHB5900PK vs. Sony MDR XB50BS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB5900PK and Sony MDR XB50BS. 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

Philips SHB5900PK vs. Sony MDR XB50BS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB5900PK Sony MDR XB50BS
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series - Sports
Height 2.31 cm -
Width 1.61 cm -
Depth 1.6 cm -
Weight 11.6 g 22 g Philips SHB5900PK are lighter than Philips SHB5900PK headphones.
Colour - Black | Blue | Red
Protection - Splashproof
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHB5900PK Sony MDR XB50BS
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 EDR Bluetooth 4.1 Sony MDR XB50BS have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips SHB5900PK.
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)
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips SHB5900PK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects - Extra Bass
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 4 - 24000 Hz Sony MDR XB50BS offer a larger frequency range than Philips SHB5900PK.
Max Input Power 20 mW -
Sensitivity 107 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 8.6 mm 12 mm Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHB5900PK.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Philips SHB5900PK Sony MDR XB50BS
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB5900PK Sony MDR XB50BS
Controls Volume control, echo control, answer/end, hold, phone/music mode, reject call Volume control
CABLE Philips SHB5900PK Sony MDR XB50BS
Cable Type - Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB5900PK Sony MDR XB50BS
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 6 hours 8.5 hour(s) Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB5900PK.
Standby Time 150 hours 200 hours Sony MDR XB50BS have longer standby time than Philips SHB5900PK.
Charging Time - 2.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHB5900PK Sony MDR XB50BS
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Modulation Type - FHSS
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB5900PK Sony MDR XB50BS
Connector Type Bluetooth Bluetooth
USB
OTHERS Philips SHB5900PK Sony MDR XB50BS
Included Accessories USB cable Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes)
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