Skullcandy Method vs. Sony MDR XB50BS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Skullcandy Method and Sony MDR XB50BS. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Skullcandy Method vs. Sony MDR XB50BS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy Method Sony MDR XB50BS
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series - Sports
Weight 32 g 22 g Sony MDR XB50BS are lighter than Skullcandy Method headphones.
Colour Red | Black, cool grey, swirl | Grey, red, swirl | Blue, navy | Pink, plum | Green, teal | Yellow | Black, swirl Black | Blue | Red
Protection Sweat-resistant Splashproof
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m 10 m Sony MDR XB50BS have a greater operating distance than Skullcandy Method.
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy Method 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)
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 Skullcandy Method.
Max Input Power 1 mW -
Sensitivity 85 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9 mm 12 mm Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than Skullcandy Method.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Skullcandy Method Sony MDR XB50BS
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy Method Sony MDR XB50BS
Type Remote control -
Controls Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track Volume control
CABLE Skullcandy Method Sony MDR XB50BS
Cable Type Headphones cable Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy Method Sony MDR XB50BS
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 8.5 hour(s) Skullcandy Method lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB50BS.
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 2.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Skullcandy Method Sony MDR XB50BS
Transmission Range - 10 m
Modulation Type - FHSS
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy Method Sony MDR XB50BS
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Bluetooth
USB
OTHERS Skullcandy Method Sony MDR XB50BS
Included Accessories USB charging cable, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large) Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes)
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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