Sony MDR XB50BS vs. Philips TAT3217BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Philips TAT3217BK. 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 TAT3217BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT3217BK
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Weight 22 g 51 g Sony MDR XB50BS are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 3.41 cm x 2 cm x 2.18 cm
Charging case: 6.25 cm x 2.4 cm x 4.56 cm
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black
Protection Splashproof Splashproof
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 TAT3217BK
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 5.2 Philips TAT3217BK 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 Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB50BS offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAT3217BK.
Max Input Power - 5 mW
Sensitivity - 101.5 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 10 mm Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than Philips TAT3217BK.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT3217BK
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT3217BK
Controls Volume control Voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT3217BK
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB-C cable - detachable - 50 cm
FEATURES Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT3217BK
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Communications Technology - Bluetooth
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT3217BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 40 mAh
Battery Life 8.5 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAT3217BK.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 26 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAT3217BK recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT3217BK
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT3217BK
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT3217BK
Included Accessories Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (460 mAh)
Compliant Standards - IPX5
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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