Sony MDR XB50BS vs. Sony WF-1000X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Sony WF-1000X. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB50BS vs. Sony WF-1000X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Sony WF-1000X
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series Sports -
Height - 4.26 cm
Width - 10.3 cm
Depth - 2.45 cm
Weight 22 g 6.8 g Sony WF-1000X are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 10.3 cm x 4.26 cm x 2.45 cm / 70 g
Headphones: 6.8 g
Colour Black | Blue | Red Gold | Black
Protection Splashproof -
Recommended Use Portable electronics 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 Sony WF-1000X
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
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 Sony WF-1000X.
Diaphragm 12 mm 6 mm Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000X.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB50BS Sony WF-1000X
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 50 - 8000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB50BS Sony WF-1000X
Controls Volume control Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Sony MDR XB50BS Sony WF-1000X
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB50BS Sony WF-1000X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 3 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 35 hours Sony MDR XB50BS have longer standby time than Sony WF-1000X.
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000X recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB50BS Sony WF-1000X
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Sony WF-1000X
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB50BS Sony WF-1000X
Included Accessories Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) Charging case, 4 pairs of long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L), 2 pairs of Fitting Supporters, 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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