Sony MDR XB50BS vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ. 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

Sony MDR XB50BS vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Height - 2.2 cm
Width - 2.4 cm
Depth - 2.7 cm
Weight 22 g 8 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 7.7 cm x 2.6 cm x 4 cm / 50 g
Earbud: 2.4 cm x 2.7 cm x 2.2 cm / 8 g
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black
Body Material - Aluminium, silicone, polymer
Protection Splashproof Splashproof, dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, IP54
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB50BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ 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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB50BS offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ.
Sensitivity - 107 dB
Impedance - 17 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 6.88 mm Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB50BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB50BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB50BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB-C to USB-A cable - 50 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB50BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 85 mAh
Battery Life 8.5 hour(s) 7.5 hour(s) Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6.5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7.5 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB50BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB50BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
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), Comply ear tips, charging case (340 mAh)
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