Sony MDR XB550AP vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP and Sony WH-XB700. 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. Sony WH-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 180 g 196 g Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR XB550AP headphones.
Colour Black | Red | White | Green | Blue Black | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB550AP Sony WH-XB700
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW 103 dB/mW Sony WH-XB700 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Impedance 24 Ohm 37 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 30 mm 40 mm Sony WH-XB700 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB550AP Sony WH-XB700
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB550AP Sony WH-XB700
Controls Answer/end Volume
CABLE Sony MDR XB550AP Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Plated Connector Gold Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB550AP Sony WH-XB700
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
Standby Time - 300 hours
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Sony WH-XB700
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB550AP Sony WH-XB700
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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