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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Skullcandy Method | Sony MDR XB50BS |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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| 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 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | In-ear | |
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| 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 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| 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 |
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| Type | Remote control | - | |
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| Controls | Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track | Volume control |
| CABLE | Skullcandy Method | Sony MDR XB50BS |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable | Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Skullcandy Method | Sony MDR XB50BS |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| 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 |
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| Transmission Range | - | 10 m | |
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| Modulation Type | - | FHSS | |
| Radio Frequency Range | - | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz |
| CONNECTIONS | Skullcandy Method | Sony MDR XB50BS |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Bluetooth USB |
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| OTHERS | Skullcandy Method | Sony MDR XB50BS |
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| 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) | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |