Sony MDR XB50BS vs. Philips TAT8505BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Philips TAT8505BK. 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 TAT8505BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT8505BK
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Height - 4.4 cm
Width - 7.2 cm
Depth - 3.6 cm
Weight 22 g 73 g Sony MDR XB50BS are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red -
Protection Splashproof Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
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 TAT8505BK
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 TAT8505BK 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)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Philips TAT8505BK are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling
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 TAT8505BK.
Sensitivity - 108 dB
Diaphragm 12 mm PET - 13 mm Philips TAT8505BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB50BS.
Magnet Material Neodymium NdFeB
Features - Awareness Mode
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT8505BK
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 TAT8505BK
Controls Volume control Answer/end, microphone on/mute, reject call
CABLE Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT8505BK
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT8505BK
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT8505BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8.5 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAT8505BK.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 5 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT8505BK
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT8505BK
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB50BS Philips TAT8505BK
Included Accessories Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) Ear tips kit, USB-C to USB-A cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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