Sony MDR XB50BS vs. Sony WI-1000X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Sony WI-1000X. 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. Sony WI-1000X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Sony WI-1000X
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series Sports -
Weight 22 g 71 g Sony MDR XB50BS are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black | Gold
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.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB50BS Sony WI-1000X
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - neckband
Headphones Technology Dynamic Balanced armature / 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, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WI-1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 3 - 40000 Hz Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB50BS.
Sensitivity - 101 dB/mW
Impedance - 22 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 9 mm Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000X.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB50BS Sony WI-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 WI-1000X
Controls Volume control Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Sony MDR XB50BS Sony WI-1000X
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sony MDR XB50BS Sony WI-1000X
Features - Vibrating call alert
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB50BS Sony WI-1000X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8.5 hour(s) 13 hour(s) Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB50BS.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 17 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 100 hours Sony MDR XB50BS have longer standby time than Sony WI-1000X.
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Sony MDR XB50BS recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB50BS Sony WI-1000X
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Sony WI-1000X
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB50BS Sony WI-1000X
Included Accessories Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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