Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation. 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 XB550AP | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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| Product Type | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 22.3 cm | |
| Width | - | 18 cm | |
| Depth | - | 5.2 cm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 244 g | Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR XB550AP headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Red | White | Green | Blue | Matte black | Limestone | |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, aluminium, polymer | |
| Earpad Material | - | Leather | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB550AP | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | - | |
| Frequency Response | 5 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony MDR XB550AP offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation. |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB/mW | 91 dB/mW | Sony MDR XB550AP have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation. |
| Impedance | 24 Ohm | 20 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | PET - 30 mm | 40 mm | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB550AP. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB550AP | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB550AP | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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| Controls | Answer/end | Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB550AP | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped | Headphones cable - detachable - braided fabric - 1.25 m Micro-USB charge cable - detachable - 25 cm |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.25 m | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB550AP | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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| Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 600 mAh | |
| Battery Life | - | 19 hour(s) | |
| Charging Time | - | 2.5 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB550AP | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) Power input (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB550AP | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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