Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Series | Sports | - | |
| Product Generation | - | 1st generation | |
| Height | - | 3.09 cm | |
| Width | - | 2.18 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.4 cm | |
| Weight | 22 g | 5.4 g | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 45.6 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 Pro (1st generation) |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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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 Pro (1st 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) | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| 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 Pro (1st generation) |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) |
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| Controls | Volume control | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, audio transparency, ANC on/off |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - 50 cm | - |
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| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
| Sensors | - | Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 8.5 hour(s) | 5 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation). |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 4.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 3.5 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 5 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 18 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 Pro (1st 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 Pro (1st generation) |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods Pro (1st 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) | 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days |
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