Sony MDR XB70BT vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)

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In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB70BT and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). 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 XB70BT vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation - 3rd generation
Height - 3.079 cm
Width - 1.826 cm
Depth - 1.921 cm
Weight 43 g 4.28 g Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) are lighter than Sony MDR XB70BT headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g
Colour Black White
Protection - Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB70BT Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB70BT.
Bluetooth Profiles 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 Adaptive EQ
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz -
Diaphragm 12 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB70BT Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB70BT Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Controls Volume control, remote control Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR XB70BT Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Sony MDR XB70BT Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors - Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB70BT Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Sony MDR XB70BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB70BT Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB70BT Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Included Accessories Clip, long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes) Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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