Sony MDR XB50BS vs. Apple AirPods (1st generation)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Apple AirPods (1st generation). 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

Sony MDR XB50BS vs. Apple AirPods (1st generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Product Generation - 1st generation
Height - 4.05 cm
Width - 1.65 cm
Depth - 1.8 cm
Weight 22 g 4 g Apple AirPods (1st generation) are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g
Colour Black | Blue | Red -
Protection Splashproof -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB50BS Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
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) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz -
Diaphragm 12 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB50BS Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB50BS Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Controls Volume control Volume, answer/end, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR XB50BS Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm Lightning cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony MDR XB50BS Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Sensors - Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB50BS Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8.5 hour(s) -
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB50BS Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB50BS Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Included Accessories Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) Charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
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