Sony MDR XB50BS vs. House of Marley Liberate Air

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and House of Marley Liberate Air. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB50BS vs. House of Marley Liberate Air Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB50BS House of Marley Liberate Air
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Weight 22 g 14 g House of Marley Liberate Air are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 58 g
Colour Black | Blue | Red Signature black
Body Material - Fabric, silicone, bamboo
Protection Splashproof Sweat-resistant, rainproof, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB50BS House of Marley Liberate Air
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 House of Marley Liberate Air 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) -
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 House of Marley Liberate Air.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity - 103 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 5.6 mm Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than House of Marley Liberate Air.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB50BS House of Marley Liberate Air
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity - -10 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB50BS House of Marley Liberate Air
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB50BS House of Marley Liberate Air
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm -
FEATURES Sony MDR XB50BS House of Marley Liberate Air
Features - Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB50BS House of Marley Liberate Air
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 60 mAh
Battery Life 8.5 hour(s) 9 hour(s) House of Marley Liberate Air lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB50BS.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) House of Marley Liberate Air recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB50BS House of Marley Liberate Air
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB50BS House of Marley Liberate Air
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB50BS House of Marley Liberate Air
Included Accessories Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) 2 earbuds, stickers, 3 pairs of EarGels, charging case (500 mAh), USB-C charging cable
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