Sony MDR XB70BT vs. JBL LIVE 220BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB70BT and JBL LIVE 220BT. 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. JBL LIVE 220BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB70BT JBL LIVE 220BT
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 43 g 31 g JBL LIVE 220BT are lighter than Sony MDR XB70BT headphones.
Colour Black Blue | White | Black
Body Material - Aluminium
Earpad Material - Silicone
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB70BT JBL LIVE 220BT
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - neckband
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 JBL LIVE 220BT 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) 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 Signature Sound
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB70BT offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 220BT.
Sensitivity - 104 dB
Impedance - 31 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 96 dB
Diaphragm 12 mm 8 mm Sony MDR XB70BT have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE 220BT.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Magnetic ear buds, TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB70BT JBL LIVE 220BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity - -40 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB70BT JBL LIVE 220BT
Controls Volume control, remote control Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR XB70BT JBL LIVE 220BT
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm -
FEATURES Sony MDR XB70BT JBL LIVE 220BT
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB70BT JBL LIVE 220BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 220 mAh
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 10 hour(s) JBL LIVE 220BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB70BT.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 220BT recharge faster than Sony MDR XB70BT.
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB70BT JBL LIVE 220BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB70BT JBL LIVE 220BT
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB70BT JBL LIVE 220BT
Included Accessories Clip, long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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