Sony MDR XB50BS vs. Boompods RetroBuds

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Boompods RetroBuds. 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. Boompods RetroBuds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Boompods RetroBuds
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Weight 22 g -
Colour Black | Blue | Red Army green | Black/grey | Ice blue | White/pink
Protection Splashproof Sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB50BS Boompods RetroBuds
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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 Powerfull Bass
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz -
Diaphragm 12 mm 12 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Magnetic clip
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB50BS Boompods RetroBuds
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB50BS Boompods RetroBuds
Controls Volume control Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode
CABLE Sony MDR XB50BS Boompods RetroBuds
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB50BS Boompods RetroBuds
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8.5 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Boompods RetroBuds.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Boompods RetroBuds recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB50BS Boompods RetroBuds
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Boompods RetroBuds
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB50BS Boompods RetroBuds
Included Accessories Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) 3 pairs of ear tips, USB charging cable
Compliant Standards - FCC, IPX4
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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