Sony MDR XB70BT vs. Philips TAT3217BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB70BT and Philips TAT3217BK. 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. Philips TAT3217BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Philips TAT3217BK
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 43 g 51 g Sony MDR XB70BT are lighter than Sony MDR XB70BT headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 3.41 cm x 2 cm x 2.18 cm
Charging case: 6.25 cm x 2.4 cm x 4.56 cm
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 Philips TAT3217BK
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Philips TAT3217BK 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB70BT offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAT3217BK.
Max Input Power - 5 mW
Sensitivity - 101.5 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 10 mm Sony MDR XB70BT have a thicker diaphragm than Philips TAT3217BK.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB70BT Philips TAT3217BK
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB70BT Philips TAT3217BK
Controls Volume control, remote control Voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR XB70BT Philips TAT3217BK
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB-C cable - detachable - 50 cm
FEATURES Sony MDR XB70BT Philips TAT3217BK
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Communications Technology - Bluetooth
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB70BT Philips TAT3217BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 40 mAh
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Sony MDR XB70BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAT3217BK.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 26 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAT3217BK recharge faster than Sony MDR XB70BT.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB70BT Philips TAT3217BK
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Philips TAT3217BK
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB70BT Philips TAT3217BK
Included Accessories Clip, long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (460 mAh)
Compliant Standards - IPX5
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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