Sony MDR XB550AP vs. Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP and Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB550AP vs. Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 180 g 193 g Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR XB550AP headphones.
Colour Black | Red | White | Green | Blue Charcoal grey
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB550AP Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable - Yes Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 5 - 35000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Max Input Power - 1500 mW
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW 99 dB/mW Sony MDR XB550AP have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT.
Impedance 24 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 30 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB550AP Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT
Type - On-cable
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -44 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB550AP Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT
Controls Answer/end Volume
CABLE Sony MDR XB550AP Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB550AP Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 70 hour(s)
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Sony MDR XB550AP Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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