Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Sony WF-1000XM3. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC | |
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| Series | Sports | - | |
| Weight | 22 g | 17 g | Sony WF-1000XM3 are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 g |
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| Colour | Black | Blue | Red | Black | Silver | |
| 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-1000XM3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sony WF-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB50BS. |
| 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 24000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony MDR XB50BS offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Diaphragm | 12 mm | 6 mm | Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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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 | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Controls | Volume control | Noise-cancellation suspend button |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - 50 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 8.5 hour(s) | 8 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 4.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | 15 hours | Sony MDR XB50BS have longer standby time than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 1.5 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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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 | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Included Accessories | Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) | Charging case |
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