Sony MDR XB50BS vs. Jabra Sport Pulse

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Jabra Sport Pulse. 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. Jabra Sport Pulse Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Jabra Sport Pulse
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series Sports -
Height - 1.8 cm
Width - 2.1 cm
Depth - 3.2 cm
Weight 22 g 16 g Jabra Sport Pulse are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red -
Protection Splashproof Waterproof, shockproof, dust-resistant
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 Sport Pulse
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - over-the-ear mount
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0 EDR Sony MDR XB50BS have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra Sport Pulse.
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)
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 Jabra Sport Pulse.
Max Input Power - 5 mW
Sensitivity - 94 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 6 mm Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Sport Pulse.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 8 Jabra Sport Pulse have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Voice guidance
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB50BS Jabra Sport Pulse
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 100 - 8000 Hz Sony MDR XB50BS offer a larger microphone frequency range than Jabra Sport Pulse.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity - -14 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB50BS Jabra Sport Pulse
Controls Volume control Mute, volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, redial
CABLE Sony MDR XB50BS Jabra Sport Pulse
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - 60 cm
USB charge cable - 31 cm
FEATURES Sony MDR XB50BS Jabra Sport Pulse
Sensors - Heart rate, VO2 max
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB50BS Jabra Sport Pulse
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8.5 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Sport Pulse.
Standby Time 200 hours 240 hours Jabra Sport Pulse have longer standby time than Sony MDR XB50BS.
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Jabra Sport Pulse recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB50BS Jabra Sport Pulse
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Jabra Sport Pulse
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS Sony MDR XB50BS Jabra Sport Pulse
Included Accessories Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) Protective pouch, cable clip, 3 pairs of Comply foam ear tips, 3 pairs of EarWings, 3 pairs of EarGels
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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