Sony MDR XB50BS vs. Philips UpBeat SHB2515BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Philips UpBeat SHB2515BK. 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 UpBeat SHB2515BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Philips UpBeat SHB2515BK
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Height - 8 cm
Width - 4.1 cm
Depth - 3.6 cm
Weight 22 g 116 g Sony MDR XB50BS are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black
Protection 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 UpBeat SHB2515BK
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 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)
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz -
Diaphragm 12 mm 6 mm Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than Philips UpBeat SHB2515BK.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB50BS Philips UpBeat SHB2515BK
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 UpBeat SHB2515BK
Controls Volume control Multiple function button
CABLE Sony MDR XB50BS Philips UpBeat SHB2515BK
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony MDR XB50BS Philips UpBeat SHB2515BK
Additional Functions - Phone charger
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB50BS Philips UpBeat SHB2515BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8.5 hour(s) 100 hour(s) Philips UpBeat SHB2515BK lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB50BS.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 100 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Philips UpBeat SHB2515BK recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB50BS Philips UpBeat SHB2515BK
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Philips UpBeat SHB2515BK
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB50BS Philips UpBeat SHB2515BK
Included Accessories Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) 3 pair of ear caps, charging case (3350 mAh)
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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