Sony MDR XB550AP vs. Philips TAGH401BL

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP and Philips TAGH401BL. 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 TAGH401BL Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Philips TAGH401BL
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired
Weight 180 g 250 g Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR XB550AP headphones.
Colour Black | Red | White | Green | Blue Black
Earpad Material - Cooling-feel polyurethane
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB550AP Philips TAGH401BL
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable - Yes Philips TAGH401BL can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Effects Extra Bass Dirac HD sound technology, Dirac 3D sound technology
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB550AP offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAGH401BL.
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW 102 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 24 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 30 mm 40 mm Philips TAGH401BL have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB550AP Philips TAGH401BL
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type - Boom
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB550AP Philips TAGH401BL
Controls Answer/end Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Sony MDR XB550AP Philips TAGH401BL
Cable Type Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped -
Cable Length 1.2 m 2.5 m
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Philips TAGH401BL
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
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