Sony MDR XB550AP vs. Razer Opus

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP and Razer Opus. 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. Razer Opus Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Razer Opus
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 180 g 265 g Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR XB550AP headphones.
Colour Black | Red | White | Green | Blue Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam, nylon, protein-leather, plush
Headband Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB550AP Razer Opus
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Razer Opus are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Advanced ANC
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB550AP offer a larger frequency range than Razer Opus.
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW 105 dB/mW Razer Opus have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Impedance 24 Ohm 12 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 30 mm 40 mm Razer Opus have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB550AP Razer Opus
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB550AP Razer Opus
Controls Answer/end Power on/off, volume control, multiple function button, ANC/ambient
CABLE Sony MDR XB550AP Razer Opus
Cable Type Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.5 m
USB-A to USB-C adapter - detachable
Airplane connection adapter - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB550AP Razer Opus
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 25 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Razer Opus
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB550AP Razer Opus
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB-C charging cable, 3.5 mm audio cable (1.5 m)
Compliant Standards - THX Certified
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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