Sony MDR XB50BS vs. Google Pixel Buds Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Google Pixel Buds Pro. 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. Google Pixel Buds Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Google Pixel Buds Pro
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Weight 22 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 2.203 cm x 2.233 cm x 2.372 cm / 6.2 g
Charging case with earphones: 5 cm x 2.5 cm x 6.32 cm / 62.4 g
Colour Black | Blue | Red Fog | Charcoal
Protection Splashproof Sweat-resistant, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB50BS Google Pixel Buds Pro
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 5.0 Google Pixel Buds Pro 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) -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Google Pixel Buds Pro are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Google Silent Seal
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Equaliser - 5-band
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz -
Diaphragm 12 mm 11 mm Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than Google Pixel Buds Pro.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB50BS Google Pixel Buds Pro
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB50BS Google Pixel Buds Pro
Controls Volume control Volume control, play/pause, answer call, ANC mode
CABLE Sony MDR XB50BS Google Pixel Buds Pro
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm -
FEATURES Sony MDR XB50BS Google Pixel Buds Pro
Features - Wind-blocking mesh covers, active in-ear pressure relief
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Proximity sensor, hall sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, touch sensor, gyroscope, voice accelerometer
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB50BS Google Pixel Buds Pro
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 8.5 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 11 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 31 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (with 5 min charge / noise cancelling ON): up to 1 hour
Continuous playback (with 15 min charge / noise cancelling ON): up to 3 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB50BS Google Pixel Buds Pro
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Google Pixel Buds Pro
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB50BS Google Pixel Buds Pro
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 (small, medium, large), wireless charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Android tablet
Compliant Standards - IEC 60529 IPX4, IPX2
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