Sony MDR XB550AP vs. Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP and Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK. 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. Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.5 cm
Width - 19 cm
Depth - 4.6 cm
Weight 180 g 190 g Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR XB550AP headphones.
Colour Black | Red | White | Green | Blue Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB550AP Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable - Yes Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
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)
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 8 - 21500 Hz Sony MDR XB550AP offer a larger frequency range than Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW 104 dB Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Impedance 24 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 30 mm 40 mm Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB550AP Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB550AP Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Controls Answer/end Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, phone/music mode, reject call
CABLE Sony MDR XB550AP Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped USB charge cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB550AP Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 12 hours
Standby Time - 166 hours
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB550AP Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Included Accessories - USB charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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