Sony MDR XB50BS vs. LG TONE Free HBS-FN4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and LG TONE Free HBS-FN4. 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. LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB50BS LG TONE Free HBS-FN4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Height - 3.3 cm
Width - 1.6 cm
Depth - 2.5 cm
Weight 22 g 5.4 g LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 1.6 cm x 2.5 cm x 3.3 cm / 5.4 g
Charging case: 5.5 cm x 2.75 cm x 5.5 cm / 39 g
Colour Black | Blue | Red White | Black
Earpad Material - Medical grade silicone
Protection Splashproof IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB50BS LG TONE Free HBS-FN4
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 LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Acoustic Echo Cancellation and Noise Reduction
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass Meridian EQ, Ambient Sound Mode, Meridian Sound Effect, Master Quality Authenticated (MQA), Meridian Lossless Packing (MLP)
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz -
Diaphragm 12 mm 6 mm Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than LG TONE Free HBS-FN4.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB50BS LG TONE Free HBS-FN4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Noise Cancelling - Yes LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB50BS LG TONE Free HBS-FN4
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB50BS LG TONE Free HBS-FN4
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony MDR XB50BS LG TONE Free HBS-FN4
Features - Fast charge
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors - Ear detect sensor
Additional Functions - DSP
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB50BS LG TONE Free HBS-FN4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 55 mAh
Battery Life 8.5 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the LG TONE Free HBS-FN4.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 18 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 1 hour(s) LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB50BS LG TONE Free HBS-FN4
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB50BS LG TONE Free HBS-FN4
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony MDR XB50BS LG TONE Free HBS-FN4
Included Accessories Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) 2 pairs of EarGels (small, large), charging case (390 mAh)
Software Included - Find my earphones
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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