Sony MDR XB550AP vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. 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. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 180 g 285 g Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR XB550AP headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Headphones: 19.5 cm x 5.2 cm x 20 cm
Case: 20 cm x 6.3 cm x 18 cm / 360 g
Colour Black | Red | White | Green | Blue Anthracite black | Sand | Timber
Body Material - Plastic, fabric, rubber, polymer, recycled aluminium
Earpad Material - Memory foam, lambskin
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB550AP Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR XB550AP offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW 95 dB/mW Sony MDR XB550AP have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
Impedance 24 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 30 mm 40 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB550AP Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB550AP Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Controls Answer/end Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode
CABLE Sony MDR XB550AP Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Cable Type Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.25 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR XB550AP Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Features - Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB550AP Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1200 mAh
Battery Life - 35 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB550AP Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 3 years
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