Sony MDR XB50BS vs. JVC HA A8T

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and JVC HA A8T. 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. JVC HA A8T Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB50BS JVC HA A8T
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Weight 22 g 5 g JVC HA A8T are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black | White
Protection Splashproof Waterproof, IPX4
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 JVC HA A8T
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 JVC HA A8T 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB50BS offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA A8T.
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 10 mm Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than JVC HA A8T.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB50BS JVC HA A8T
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 JVC HA A8T
Controls Volume control Play/pause, next/previous track, 1-button remote
CABLE Sony MDR XB50BS JVC HA A8T
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB50BS JVC HA A8T
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 8.5 hour(s) 15 hour(s) JVC HA A8T lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB50BS.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 15 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JVC HA A8T recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB50BS JVC HA A8T
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB50BS JVC HA A8T
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB50BS JVC HA A8T
Included Accessories Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) Charging case, USB charge cable
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