Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Apple AirPods (3rd generation). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Series | Sports | - | |
| Product Generation | - | 3rd generation | |
| Height | - | 3.079 cm | |
| Width | - | 1.826 cm | |
| Depth | - | 1.921 cm | |
| Weight | 22 g | 4.28 g | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g | |
| Colour | Black | Blue | Red | - | |
| Protection | Splashproof | IPX4 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | Ear-bud | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB50BS. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | Adaptive EQ | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 24000 Hz | - | |
| Diaphragm | 12 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Apple H1 chip |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Beamforming | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 2 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) |
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| Controls | Volume control | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - 50 cm | USB-C to Lightning cable |
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| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
| Sensors | - | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 8.5 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods (3rd generation). |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | - | |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Modulation Type | FHSS | - | |
| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) |
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| Included Accessories | Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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