Sony MDR XB550AP vs. beyerdynamic DT 880

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP and beyerdynamic DT 880. 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. beyerdynamic DT 880 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB550AP beyerdynamic DT 880
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 180 g 290 g Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR XB550AP headphones.
Colour Black | Red | White | Green | Blue -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB550AP beyerdynamic DT 880
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Semi-open
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 5 - 35000 Hz beyerdynamic DT 880 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.2%
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW 96 dB Sony MDR XB550AP have higher sensitivity than beyerdynamic DT 880.
Impedance 24 Ohm 250 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 30 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB550AP beyerdynamic DT 880
Controls Answer/end -
CABLE Sony MDR XB550AP beyerdynamic DT 880
Cable Type Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB550AP beyerdynamic DT 880
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB550AP beyerdynamic DT 880
Included Accessories - 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
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