Sony MDR XB50BS vs. JBL Reflect Contour 2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and JBL Reflect Contour 2. 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. JBL Reflect Contour 2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Reflect Contour 2
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Weight 22 g 18 g JBL Reflect Contour 2 are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black
Body Material - Aluminium
Protection Splashproof Sweat-resistant, IPX5
Design - Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Reflect Contour 2
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 4.2 JBL Reflect Contour 2 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass Signature Sound
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 10 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR XB50BS offer a larger frequency range than JBL Reflect Contour 2.
Impedance - 14 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 5.8 mm Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Reflect Contour 2.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Reflect Contour 2
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Reflect Contour 2
Controls Volume control Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Reflect Contour 2
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm -
Cable Length - 50 cm
FEATURES Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Reflect Contour 2
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Reflect Contour 2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 85 mAh
Battery Life 8.5 hour(s) 10 hour(s) JBL Reflect Contour 2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB50BS.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL Reflect Contour 2 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS.
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Reflect Contour 2
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS GFSK, 8-DPSK, DQPSK
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz 2.402 - 2.480GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Reflect Contour 2
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Reflect Contour 2
Included Accessories Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), micro-USB charging cable, 3 sizes of enhancers
Compliant Standards - IPX5
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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