Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Jabra Elite 3 Active. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Series | Sports | - | |
| Weight | 22 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Earbud: 2.085 cm x 2.73 cm x 2.049 cm / 5 g Charging case: 6.4 cm x 2.84 cm x 3.89 cm / 37.5 g |
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| Colour | Black | Blue | Red | Black | |
| Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
| Protection | Splashproof | Waterproof, IP55 | |
| 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 | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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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 | Jabra Elite 3 Active 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) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Jabra Elite 3 Active are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Jabra Elite 3 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | Personal Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 24000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony MDR XB50BS offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 3 Active. |
| Audio Output Details | - | Multimedia - 20 - 20000 Communication - 100 - 8000 |
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| Diaphragm | 12 mm | 6 mm | Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 3 Active. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | PeakStop technology, Google Fast Pair, HearThrough |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | 100 - 8000 Hz | Sony MDR XB50BS offer a larger microphone frequency range than Jabra Elite 3 Active. |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - | |
| Microphone Features | - | Battery level indicator | |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB50BS | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Controls | Volume control | Mute, volume, reject call, answer call |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - 50 cm | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB50BS | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Features | - | Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB50BS | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 8.5 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 3 Active. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (using earbuds): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | 275 days | Jabra Elite 3 Active have longer standby time than Sony MDR XB50BS. |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB50BS recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS. |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB50BS | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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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 | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Included Accessories | Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) | Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels | |
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| Software Included | - | Jabra Sound+ | |
| Compatibility | - | iPhone, Android phone | |
| Compliant Standards | - | FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration |
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