Sony MDR XB50BS vs. Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Sony LinkBuds WF-L900. 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. Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	Sony MDR XB50BS	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Product Type	Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series	Sports	-
Weight	22 g	8.2 g	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details	-	Charging case: 4.85 cm x 4.14 cm x 3.09 cm / 34 g Earbud: 4.1 g
Colour	Black \| Blue \| Red	Grey \| White
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	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Headphones Form Factor	In-ear	Ear-bud
Headphones Technology	Dynamic	Dynamic
Connectivity Technology	Wireless	Wireless
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 4.1	Bluetooth 5.2	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec	-	SBC, AAC
Sound Output Mode	Stereo	-
Sound Effects	Extra Bass	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response	4 - 24000 Hz	20 - 20000 Hz	Sony MDR XB50BS offer a larger frequency range than Sony LinkBuds WF-L900.
Diaphragm	12 mm	12 mm	Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material	Neodymium	Neodymium
Features	-	Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1

MICROPHONE	Sony MDR XB50BS	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

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	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Controls	Volume control	-

CABLE	Sony MDR XB50BS	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Cable Type	Micro-USB cable - 50 cm	USB-C charge cable - detachable

FEATURES	Sony MDR XB50BS	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Features	-	Wide Area Tap, Quick Access
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible	-	Yes
Intelligent Assistant	-	Google Assistant, Alexa

BATTERY AND CHARGING	Sony MDR XB50BS	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Battery Type	Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion	Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life	8.5 hour(s)	5.5 hour(s)	Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony LinkBuds WF-L900.
Battery Life Details	-	Continuous playback: up to 5.5 hour(s) Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hour(s) Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 17.5 hour(s)
Standby Time	200 hours	10 hours	Sony MDR XB50BS have longer standby time than Sony LinkBuds WF-L900.
Charging Time	2.5 hour(s)	-

WIRELESS LINK	Sony MDR XB50BS	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Transmission Range	10 m	-
Modulation Type	FHSS	-
Radio Frequency Range	2.4 - 2.4835GHz	-

CONNECTIONS	Sony MDR XB50BS	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Connector Type	Bluetooth USB	USB (power only) (USB Type-C)

OTHERS	Sony MDR XB50BS	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Included Accessories	Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes)	Charging case, 5 sizes of arc support
Compliant Standards	-	IPX4