Sony MDR XB50BS vs. Philips TAA4205BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Philips TAA4205BK. 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. Philips TAA4205BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAA4205BK
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Height - 5.9 cm
Width - 5 cm
Depth - 2.8 cm
Weight 22 g 22 g Both headphones are equally heavy.
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black
Protection Splashproof Sweat-resistant, IPX5
Design - Sports
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 Philips TAA4205BK
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - over-the-ear mount
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAA4205BK 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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
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 Philips TAA4205BK.
Sensitivity - 95 dB
Diaphragm 12 mm PET - 10 mm Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than Philips TAA4205BK.
Magnet Material Neodymium NdFeB
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAA4205BK
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 Philips TAA4205BK
Controls Volume control Volume, answer/end, play/pause, reject call, voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAA4205BK
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm -
FEATURES Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAA4205BK
Sensors - Heart rate
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAA4205BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 8.5 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAA4205BK.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAA4205BK recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAA4205BK
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAA4205BK
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAA4205BK
Included Accessories Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) 3 pair of ear caps, USB-C charging cable
Service & Support - 2-year warranty
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