Sony MDR XB70BT vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB70BT and Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. 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. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 2.73 cm
Width - 1.65 cm
Depth - 1.49 cm
Weight 43 g 5.6 g Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are lighter than Sony MDR XB70BT headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 1.65 cm x 1.49 cm x 2.73 cm / 5.6 g
Charging case: 5 cm x 2.78 cm x 5.02 cm / 42.2 g
Colour Black Mystic red | Mystic white | Mystic black | Mystic bronze | Mystic blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB70BT Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 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, AAC, Samsung Scalable
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Acoustic Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz -
Diaphragm 12 mm 12 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB70BT Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB70BT Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Controls Volume control, remote control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB70BT Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony MDR XB70BT Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Bixby
Sensors - Accelerometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, grip sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU)
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB70BT Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity - 60 mAh
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Sony MDR XB70BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours
Continuous playback (ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up OFF): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up OFF / with included charging case): up to 29 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 21 hours Sony MDR XB70BT have longer standby time than Samsung Galaxy Buds Live.
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB70BT Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB70BT Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Included Accessories Clip, long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes) 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (472 mAh)
Compliant Standards - IPX2
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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