Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP and JBL LIVE 460NC. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB550AP | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Product Type | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 180 g | 210 g | Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR XB550AP headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Red | White | Green | Blue | Black | Blue | Rose | White | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB550AP | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | 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 LIVE 460NC are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 5 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony MDR XB550AP offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 460NC. |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB/mW | 96 dB/mW | Sony MDR XB550AP have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 460NC. |
| Impedance | 24 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 92 dB | |
| Diaphragm | PET - 30 mm | 40 mm | JBL LIVE 460NC have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB550AP. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB550AP | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sensitivity | - | -30 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB550AP | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Controls | Answer/end | Voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB550AP | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB550AP | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB550AP | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 750 mAh | |
| Battery Life | - | 50 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB550AP | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB550AP | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Included Accessories | - | USB-C charging cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | Android phone | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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