Sony MDR XB550AP vs. Panasonic RP-HTX80B

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP and Panasonic RP-HTX80B. 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. Panasonic RP-HTX80B Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Panasonic RP-HTX80B
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wireless
Weight 180 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - 190 g
Colour Black | Red | White | Green | Blue Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB550AP Panasonic RP-HTX80B
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz -
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW -
Impedance 24 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 30 mm 40 mm Panasonic RP-HTX80B have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Voice control
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB550AP Panasonic RP-HTX80B
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB550AP Panasonic RP-HTX80B
Controls Answer/end -
CABLE Sony MDR XB550AP Panasonic RP-HTX80B
Cable Type Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped USB cable - detachable - 0.5 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB550AP Panasonic RP-HTX80B
Battery Type - Rechargeable
Battery Life - 24 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Panasonic RP-HTX80B
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Bluetooth
USB
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