Sony MDR XB70BT vs. Skullcandy Indy

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB70BT and Skullcandy Indy. 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. Skullcandy Indy Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Skullcandy Indy
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.5 cm
Width - 4.19 cm
Depth - 8.79 cm
Weight 43 g 10.5 g Skullcandy Indy are lighter than Sony MDR XB70BT headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Case: 59.5 g
Colour Black Empowered pink | Indigo blue | Green, sage, pastels | Black
Protection - Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IP55
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 Skullcandy Indy
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 Skullcandy Indy 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) -
Noise Isolating - Yes Skullcandy Indy are equipped with a noise isolating function.
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 Skullcandy Indy.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 12 mm 6 mm Sony MDR XB70BT have a thicker diaphragm than Skullcandy Indy.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB70BT Skullcandy Indy
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Skullcandy Indy microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB70BT Skullcandy Indy
Controls Volume control, remote control Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR XB70BT Skullcandy Indy
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm Micro-USB charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB70BT Skullcandy Indy
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony MDR XB70BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Indy.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 16 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB70BT Skullcandy Indy
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Skullcandy Indy
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB70BT Skullcandy Indy
Included Accessories Clip, long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes) Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, micro-USB charging cable, stability gels (large)
Compliant Standards - IP55
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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