Sony MDR XB50BS vs. Philips TAT2236BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Philips TAT2236BK. 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 TAT2236BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT2236BK
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Width - 4.58 cm
Diameter - 5.96 cm
Depth - 2.89 cm
Weight 22 g 36 g Sony MDR XB50BS are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black
Protection Splashproof Splashproof, sweat-resistant
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 TAT2236BK
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 Philips TAT2236BK 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) Headset Profile (HSP), 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 Philips TAT2236BK.
Max Input Power - 5 mW
Sensitivity - 104 dB
Impedance - 28 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 12 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT2236BK
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 TAT2236BK
Controls Volume control Answer/end, reject call
CABLE Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT2236BK
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT2236BK
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 TAT2236BK.
Battery Life Details - Continuous talk: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 18 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 18 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAT2236BK recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT2236BK
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT2236BK
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT2236BK
Included Accessories Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) Charging case, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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