Sony MDR XB50BS vs. JBL Wave 100TWS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and JBL Wave 100TWS. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB50BS vs. JBL Wave 100TWS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Wave 100TWS
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Weight 22 g 46.3 g Sony MDR XB50BS are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 5.1 g
Charging case: 36.1 g
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black | Ivory
Protection Splashproof -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Wave 100TWS
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 5.0 JBL Wave 100TWS 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)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass Deep Bass
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB50BS offer a larger frequency range than JBL Wave 100TWS.
Sensitivity - 105.5 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
Diaphragm 12 mm 8 mm Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Wave 100TWS.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Wave 100TWS
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity - -11.3 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Wave 100TWS
Controls Volume control Mute, on/off, answer/end, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Wave 100TWS
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm -
FEATURES Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Wave 100TWS
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Bixby
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Wave 100TWS
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 46 mAh
Battery Life 8.5 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Wave 100TWS.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL Wave 100TWS recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS.
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Wave 100TWS
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Wave 100TWS
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB50BS JBL Wave 100TWS
Included Accessories Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh)
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