Sennheiser HD 2.30i vs. Sony MDR XB550AP

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 2.30i and Sony MDR XB550AP. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 2.30i vs. Sony MDR XB550AP Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sony MDR XB550AP
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 2 -
Weight 262 g 180 g Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sennheiser HD 2.30i headphones.
Colour Black | White Black | Red | White | Green | Blue
Earpad Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sony MDR XB550AP
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser HD 2.30i can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Extra Bass
Frequency Response 18 - 22000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR XB550AP offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 2.30i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 115 dB/Vrms 102 dB/mW Sennheiser HD 2.30i have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Impedance 22 Ohm 24 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm - PET - 30 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sony MDR XB550AP
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono, omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sony MDR XB550AP
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Answer/end
CABLE Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sony MDR XB550AP
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.4 m Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sony MDR XB550AP
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sony MDR XB550AP
Compatibility iPhone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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