Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd 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 with Lightning Charging Case (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 with Lightning Charging Case (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 | 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 with Lightning Charging Case (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 with Lightning Charging Case (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, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (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 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Controls | Volume control | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (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 with Lightning Charging Case (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 | |
| Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (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 with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 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 |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | - | |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (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 with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (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) | Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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