Sony MDR XB50BS vs. Philips TAT4556BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Philips TAT4556BK. 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 TAT4556BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT4556BK
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Weight 22 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 2.31 cm x 2.67 cm x 2.43 cm
Charging case: 7.1 cm x 4 cm x 3.1 cm
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 TAT4556BK
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 TAT4556BK 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 - AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Philips TAT4556BK are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Hybrid ANC
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 TAT4556BK.
Max Input Power - 10 mW
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 12 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - 2-in-1 convertible from stereo to mono sound
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT4556BK
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 TAT4556BK
Controls Volume control Voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT4556BK
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB-C cable - detachable - 28 cm
FEATURES Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT4556BK
Features - Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT4556BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 50 mAh
Battery Life 8.5 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Philips TAT4556BK lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB50BS.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAT4556BK recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT4556BK
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT4556BK
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT4556BK
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 (500 mAh)
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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