Sony MDR XB50BS vs. Jabra Elite 25e

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Jabra Elite 25e. 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

Sony MDR XB50BS vs. Jabra Elite 25e Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Jabra Elite 25e
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Height - 15.7 cm
Width - 14.1 cm
Depth - 3.5 cm
Weight 22 g 48 g Sony MDR XB50BS are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red -
Body Material - Silicone, PET, TPE, PC/ABS
Protection Splashproof Wind protection, IP54
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB50BS Jabra Elite 25e
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - neckband
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 4 - 24000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB50BS offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 25e.
Max Input Power - 8 mW
Sensitivity - 92 dB/mW
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 10 mm Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 25e.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 8 Jabra Elite 25e have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium magnet
Features - Voice control, voice guidance
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB50BS Jabra Elite 25e
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 50 - 17000 Hz Jabra Elite 25e offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony MDR XB50BS.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional Omni-directional - 50 - 17000 Hz
Sensitivity - -40 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB50BS Jabra Elite 25e
Controls Volume control Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR XB50BS Jabra Elite 25e
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB cable - 31 m
FEATURES Sony MDR XB50BS Jabra Elite 25e
Features - Vibrating call alert
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB50BS Jabra Elite 25e
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8.5 hour(s) 18 hour(s) Jabra Elite 25e lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB50BS.
Standby Time 200 hours 528 hours Jabra Elite 25e have longer standby time than Sony MDR XB50BS.
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Jabra Elite 25e recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB50BS Jabra Elite 25e
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Jabra Elite 25e
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS Sony MDR XB50BS Jabra Elite 25e
Included Accessories Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) 2 EarGels ear tips
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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