Sony MDR XB550AP vs. JBL Quantum 800

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP and JBL Quantum 800. 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 Quantum 800 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB550AP JBL Quantum 800
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Weight 180 g 410 g Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR XB550AP headphones.
Colour Black | Red | White | Green | Blue Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB550AP JBL Quantum 800
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL Quantum 800 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass DTS Headphone:X 2.0
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz JBL Quantum 800 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW 95 dB Sony MDR XB550AP have higher sensitivity than JBL Quantum 800.
Impedance 24 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 93 dB
Diaphragm PET - 30 mm 50 mm JBL Quantum 800 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - JBL Quantum SURROUND
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB550AP JBL Quantum 800
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB550AP JBL Quantum 800
Controls Answer/end -
CABLE Sony MDR XB550AP JBL Quantum 800
Cable Type Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped Audio cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR XB550AP JBL Quantum 800
Features - QuantumSOUND Signature
Additional Functions - LED backlight
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB550AP JBL Quantum 800
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1300 mAh
Battery Life - 14 hour(s)
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB550AP JBL Quantum 800
Modulation Type - GFSK, DQPSK
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB550AP JBL Quantum 800
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB550AP JBL Quantum 800
Included Accessories - Wind shield, USB dongle
Service & Support - 1-year warranty
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