Sony MDR XB50BS vs. Beats Powerbeats High-Performance

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Beats Powerbeats High-Performance. 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. Beats Powerbeats High-Performance Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Weight 22 g -
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black | White | Red
Protection Splashproof Sweat-resistant, water-resistant
Design - Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB50BS Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - over-the-ear mount
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Noise Isolating - Yes Beats Powerbeats High-Performance are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz -
Diaphragm 12 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Fast Fuel technology, Apple H1 chip
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB50BS Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB50BS Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Controls Volume control Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR XB50BS Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm Lightning to USB cable
FEATURES Sony MDR XB50BS Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB50BS Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8.5 hour(s) 15 hour(s) Beats Powerbeats High-Performance lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB50BS.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB50BS Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB50BS Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Included Accessories Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) Carrying case, ear tips with four size options
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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