Sony MDR XB650BT vs. Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB650BT and Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT. 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 XB650BT vs. Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB650BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series XB Series -
Weight 190 g 242 g Sony MDR XB650BT are lighter than Sony MDR XB650BT headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB650BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass Super Bass Control (SBC)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 100 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Impedance 24 Ohm 39 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB650BT.
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB650BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -44 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB650BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB650BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB650BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Standby Time 300 hours 1000 hours Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have longer standby time than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Sony MDR XB650BT recharge faster than Sony MDR XB650BT.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB650BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Transmission Range - 10 m
Modulation Type - FHSS
Radio Frequency Range - 2.402 - 2.480GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB650BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Connector Type Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
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