Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX. 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 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Series | Sports | - | |
| Height | - | 3.48 cm | |
| Width | - | 2.25 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.27 cm | |
| Weight | 22 g | 6 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 6.62 cm x 2.21 cm x 4.8 cm / 53 g Earbud: 2.25 cm x 2.27 cm x 3.48 cm / 6 g |
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| Colour | Black | Blue | Red | Anthracite oxygen | Anthracite black | Gold tone | |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium, silicone, polymer, tempered glass | |
| Protection | Splashproof | IP57 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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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 5.2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 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 EX 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 EX. |
| Sensitivity | - | 107 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 12 mm | 9.2 mm | Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | 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 EX |
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| Controls | Volume control | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - 50 cm | USB-C to USB-A cable - 50 cm |
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| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 70 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 8.5 hour(s) | 8 hours | Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 1.5 hours | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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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 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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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, charging case (380 mAh), Comply ear tips, USB-C to USB-A cable (0.5 m) | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Android tablet | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP57 | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 3 years |
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