Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Skullcandy Indy ANC. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Series | Sports | - | |
| Weight | 22 g | 76 g | Sony MDR XB50BS are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Earbud: 2.5 cm x 2.2 cm x 4.6 cm / 1.3 g Charging case: 6.3 cm x 2.8 cm x 5.6 cm / 10 g |
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| Colour | Black | Blue | Red | Feisty pink | True black | |
| Protection | Splashproof | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
| Design | - | Sports | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB50BS | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Skullcandy Indy ANC 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) | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Skullcandy Indy ANC are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Digital Active Noise Cancellation | |
| 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 Skullcandy Indy ANC. |
| Max Input Power | - | 10 mW | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <3% | |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 103 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 12 mm | 12 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | NdFeB | |
| Features | - | Built-in Tile Tracker |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB50BS | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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| Controls | Volume control | Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, equaliser preset, ANC on/off, ambient |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - 50 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 2 m |
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| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB50BS | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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| Features | - | Touch control, auto power on/off | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB50BS | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 55 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 8.5 hour(s) | 9 hour(s) | Skullcandy Indy ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB50BS. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 32 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 19 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 9 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 5 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Skullcandy Indy ANC recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS. |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB50BS | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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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 | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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| Included Accessories | Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) | 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case (500 mAh), 2 pairs of stability gels (small, large) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | NOM, IPX4, EAC, Directive 2014/53/EU | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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