In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB70BT and Skullcandy Indy ANC. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB70BT | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 43 g | 76 g | Sony MDR XB70BT are lighter than Sony MDR XB70BT headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Earbud: 2.5 cm x 2.2 cm x 4.6 cm / 1.3 g Charging case: 6.3 cm x 2.8 cm x 5.6 cm / 10 g |
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| Colour | Black | Feisty pink | True black | |
| Protection | - | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
| Design | - | Sports | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB70BT | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Skullcandy Indy ANC 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) | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Skullcandy Indy ANC are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Digital Active Noise Cancellation | |
| 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 ANC. |
| Max Input Power | - | 10 mW | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <3% | |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 103 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 12 mm | 12 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | NdFeB | |
| Features | - | Built-in Tile Tracker |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB70BT | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB70BT | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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| Controls | Volume control, remote control | Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, equaliser preset, ANC on/off, ambient |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB70BT | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - 50 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 2 m |
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| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB70BT | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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| Features | - | Touch control, auto power on/off | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB70BT | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 55 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 9 hour(s) | 9 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 32 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 19 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 9 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 5 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Skullcandy Indy ANC recharge faster than Sony MDR XB70BT. |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB70BT | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Modulation Type | FHSS | - | |
| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB70BT | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB70BT | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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| Included Accessories | Clip, long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes) | 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case (500 mAh), 2 pairs of stability gels (small, large) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | NOM, IPX4, EAC, Directive 2014/53/EU | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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