Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Bose SoundSport Free. 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 | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bose SoundSport Free |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Series | Sports | - | |
Weight | 22 g | 18 g | Bose SoundSport Free are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Headphones: 2.56 cm x 3.05 cm x 3.2 cm / 9.1 g Charging case: 10.2 cm x 4.83 cm x 3.81 cm / 79.4 g |
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Colour | Black | Blue | Red | Black | Midnight blue | Bright orange | Ultraviolet | |
Protection | Splashproof | Weatherproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 | |
Design | - | Sports | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bose SoundSport Free |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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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 | Bose SoundSport Free |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bose SoundSport Free |
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Controls | Volume control | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bose SoundSport Free |
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Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - 50 cm | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bose SoundSport Free |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 8.5 hour(s) | 5 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose SoundSport Free. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 5 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 15 hours |
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Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 2 hours | Bose SoundSport Free recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS. |
WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bose SoundSport Free |
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Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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Modulation Type | FHSS | - | |
Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bose SoundSport Free |
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Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
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OTHERS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bose SoundSport Free |
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Included Accessories | Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) | USB cable, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone | |
Compliant Standards | - | IPX4, NMB-3 Class B, CAN ICES-3 Class B, Directive 2014/53/EU |