Sony MDR XB70BT vs. Panasonic RZ-S500WE

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB70BT and Panasonic RZ-S500WE. 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. Panasonic RZ-S500WE Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 43 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 7 g
Charging case: 45 g
Colour Black Black
Protection - Splashproof
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB70BT Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Panasonic RZ-S500WE 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Panasonic RZ-S500WE are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Dual Hybrid Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Extra Bass Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB70BT offer a larger frequency range than Panasonic RZ-S500WE.
Diaphragm 12 mm 8 mm Sony MDR XB70BT have a thicker diaphragm than Panasonic RZ-S500WE.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Voice control
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB70BT Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB70BT Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Controls Volume control, remote control Voice activation
CABLE Sony MDR XB70BT Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB-C charge cable - 0.5 m
FEATURES Sony MDR XB70BT Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Intelligent Assistant - Alexa
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB70BT Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 6.5 hour(s) Sony MDR XB70BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Panasonic RZ-S500WE.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 19.5 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony MDR XB70BT recharge faster than Sony MDR XB70BT.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB70BT Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB70BT Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Included Accessories Clip, long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes) 5 pairs of ear tips (XS, small, medium, large, XL)
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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