Bose QuietControl 30 vs. Sony MDR XB50BS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bose QuietControl 30 and Sony MDR XB50BS. 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

Bose QuietControl 30 vs. Sony MDR XB50BS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose QuietControl 30 Sony MDR XB50BS
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series - Sports
Height 15.2 cm -
Width 16.5 cm -
Depth 1.91 cm -
Weight 63.8 g 22 g Sony MDR XB50BS are lighter than Bose QuietControl 30 headphones.
Colour - Black | Blue | Red
Protection - Splashproof
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Bose QuietControl 30 Sony MDR XB50BS
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bose QuietControl 30 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Extra Bass
Frequency Response - 4 - 24000 Hz
Diaphragm - 12 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Bose QuietControl 30 Sony MDR XB50BS
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Bose QuietControl 30 Sony MDR XB50BS
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, skip track Volume control
CABLE Bose QuietControl 30 Sony MDR XB50BS
Cable Type USB charge cable - 30.5 cm
Audio cable - 20.3 cm
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose QuietControl 30 Sony MDR XB50BS
Battery Type Headphone battery Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 8.5 hour(s) Bose QuietControl 30 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB50BS.
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Bose QuietControl 30 recharge faster than Bose QuietControl 30.
WIRELESS LINK Bose QuietControl 30 Sony MDR XB50BS
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Modulation Type - FHSS
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Bose QuietControl 30 Sony MDR XB50BS
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB
OTHERS Bose QuietControl 30 Sony MDR XB50BS
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging cable Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes)
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