Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 (2nd generation) |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Series | Sports | - | |
| Product Generation | - | 2nd generation | |
| Height | - | 3.09 cm | |
| Width | - | 2.18 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.4 cm | |
| Weight | 22 g | 5.3 g | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g | |
| Colour | Black | Blue | Red | White | |
| Protection | Splashproof | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 5.3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 (2nd 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 H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Controls | Volume control | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 Pro (2nd 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, skin-detecting sensors, touch control | |
| Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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) | 6 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation). |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 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 (2nd 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 (2nd generation) |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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) | 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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