Sony MDR XB50BS vs. JBL Free

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and JBL Free. 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. JBL Free Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Free
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Weight 22 g 99 g Sony MDR XB50BS are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red White | Black
Protection Splashproof -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Free
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 4.2 JBL Free 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)
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 10 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR XB50BS offer a larger frequency range than JBL Free.
Diaphragm 12 mm 5.8 mm Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Free.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Free
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Free
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Free
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm Micro-USB charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Free
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 JBL Free.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL Free recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Free
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Free
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Free
Included Accessories Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) 2 pairs of ear sleeves, charging case
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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