Sony MDR XB50BS vs. Philips TAA5205BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Philips TAA5205BK. 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. Philips TAA5205BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAA5205BK
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Height - 6 cm
Width - 8.7 cm
Depth - 3.5 cm
Weight 22 g 86.6 g Sony MDR XB50BS are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black
Protection Splashproof Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7
Design - Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAA5205BK
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.1 Philips TAA5205BK 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 TAA5205BK.
Diaphragm 12 mm 6 mm Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than Philips TAA5205BK.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAA5205BK
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 TAA5205BK
Controls Volume control Volume
CABLE Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAA5205BK
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB-C charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAA5205BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8.5 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAA5205BK.
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) Philips TAA5205BK recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAA5205BK
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAA5205BK
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAA5205BK
Included Accessories Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) Ear tips kit, charging case, USB-C cable, earhook kit
Service & Support - 2-year warranty
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