Sony MDR XB50BS vs. JBL TUNE Flex

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and JBL TUNE Flex. 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 TUNE Flex Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB50BS JBL TUNE Flex
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Weight 22 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 5.15 cm x 2.93 cm x 4.7 cm / 38.6 g
Earbud: 2.05 cm x 2.02 cm x 3.49 cm / 4.8 g
Colour Black | Blue | Red Blue | White | Black | Purple
Protection Splashproof -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB50BS JBL TUNE Flex
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL TUNE Flex 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)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL TUNE Flex are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Smart Ambient
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass Pure Bass
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB50BS offer a larger frequency range than JBL TUNE Flex.
Sensitivity - 110 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 12 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB50BS JBL TUNE Flex
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB50BS JBL TUNE Flex
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB50BS JBL TUNE Flex
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB-C charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB50BS JBL TUNE Flex
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 55 mAh
Battery Life 8.5 hour(s) 4.5 hours Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL TUNE Flex.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 32 hours
Continuous playback: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (ANC OFF / Bluetooth): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (ANC ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 18 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL TUNE Flex recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS.
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB50BS JBL TUNE Flex
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB50BS JBL TUNE Flex
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB50BS JBL TUNE Flex
Included Accessories Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) USB-C charging cable, 3 sizes of earhooks, charging case (570 mAh)
Compliant Standards - IPX4, GFSK, π/4 QPSK, 8DPSK
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