Jabra HALO SMART vs. Sony MDR XB50BS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra HALO SMART 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

Jabra HALO SMART vs. Sony MDR XB50BS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra HALO SMART Sony MDR XB50BS
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series - Sports
Height 14.1 cm -
Width 14.1 cm -
Depth 3.5 cm -
Weight 38 g 22 g Sony MDR XB50BS are lighter than Jabra HALO SMART headphones.
Colour Blue | Black | Red Black | Blue | Red
Protection Wind protection, water-resistant 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 Jabra HALO SMART Sony MDR XB50BS
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Extra Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 24000 Hz Sony MDR XB50BS offer a larger frequency range than Jabra HALO SMART.
Max Input Power 8 mW -
Sensitivity 97 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 10 mm 12 mm Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra HALO SMART.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Jabra HALO SMART have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet Neodymium
Features Voice guidance -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jabra HALO SMART Sony MDR XB50BS
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 200 - 6300 Hz 50 - 8000 Hz Sony MDR XB50BS offer a larger microphone frequency range than Jabra HALO SMART.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 200 - 6300 Hz Omni-directional
Sensitivity -42 dB -
Microphones Included 1 -
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra HALO SMART Sony MDR XB50BS
Controls Volume control, play/pause button, answer/end, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant Volume control
CABLE Jabra HALO SMART Sony MDR XB50BS
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable - 31 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
FEATURES Jabra HALO SMART Sony MDR XB50BS
Features Vibrating call alert -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Now -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra HALO SMART Sony MDR XB50BS
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 230 mAh -
Battery Life 17 hour(s) 8.5 hour(s) Jabra HALO SMART lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB50BS.
Standby Time 528 hours 200 hours Jabra HALO SMART have longer standby time than Sony MDR XB50BS.
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Jabra HALO SMART recharge faster than Jabra HALO SMART.
WIRELESS LINK Jabra HALO SMART 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 Jabra HALO SMART Sony MDR XB50BS
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) Bluetooth
USB
OTHERS Jabra HALO SMART Sony MDR XB50BS
Included Accessories 3 pairs of EarGels Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes)
Compliant Standards GOST, IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH, IP54 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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