Sony MDR XB550AP vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP and Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT. 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 XB550AP vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 180 g 250 g Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR XB550AP headphones.
Colour Black | Red | White | Green | Blue Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB550AP Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable - Yes Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - QuietPoint
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Max Input Power - 1000 mW
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW 98 dB/mW Sony MDR XB550AP have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT.
Impedance 24 Ohm 150 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 30 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB550AP Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -44 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB550AP Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT
Controls Answer/end Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, swipe control
CABLE Sony MDR XB550AP Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 25 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 25 hours
Continuous playback (Bluetooth ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 45 hours
Standby Time - 1000 hours
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Sony MDR XB550AP Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT
Included Accessories - Protective pouch
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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