Sony MDR XB550AP vs. JBL JR 460NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP and JBL JR 460NC. 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. JBL JR 460NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB550AP JBL JR 460NC
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 180 g 200 g Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR XB550AP headphones.
Colour Black | Red | White | Green | Blue Pink | White
Design - Kids
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB550AP JBL JR 460NC
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL JR 460NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
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 JBL JR 460NC.
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW -
Impedance 24 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 92 dB
Diaphragm PET - 30 mm 32 mm JBL JR 460NC have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB550AP JBL JR 460NC
Form Factor - Built-in
Sensitivity - -27 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB550AP JBL JR 460NC
Controls Answer/end -
CABLE Sony MDR XB550AP JBL JR 460NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR XB550AP JBL JR 460NC
Features - Safe Sound
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB550AP JBL JR 460NC
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 450 mAh
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB550AP JBL JR 460NC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB550AP JBL JR 460NC
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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