Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Sennheiser CX Plus. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Series | Sports | - | |
| Weight | 22 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Earbud: 5.9 cm x 3.38 cm x 4.23 cm / 6 g Charging case: 35 g |
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| Colour | Black | Blue | Red | White | Black | |
| Protection | Splashproof | Splashproof, IPX4 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sennheiser CX Plus 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, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sennheiser CX Plus are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | Bass Boost | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 24000 Hz | 5 - 21000 Hz | Sony MDR XB50BS offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser CX Plus. |
| Diaphragm | 12 mm | 7 mm | Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser CX Plus. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 1 | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | TrueResponse technology |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | Sennheiser CX Plus offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony MDR XB50BS. |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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| Controls | Volume control | - |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - 50 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 55 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 8.5 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours | |
| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 1.5 hour(s) | Sennheiser CX Plus recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS. |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Modulation Type | FHSS | - | |
| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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| Included Accessories | Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) | 4 pairs of earpads (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (420 mAh) | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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