Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Sony WI-XB400. 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 WI-XB400 |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Series | Sports | - | |
| Weight | 22 g | 21 g | Sony WI-XB400 are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Blue | Red | Black | Blue | |
| 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 WI-XB400 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear - behind-the-neck mount | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sony WI-XB400 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 | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | Extra Bass | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 24000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony MDR XB50BS offer a larger frequency range than Sony WI-XB400. |
| Diaphragm | 12 mm | 12 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | Magnetic ear buds |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sony WI-XB400 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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| Type | - | On-cable | |
| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Uni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sony WI-XB400 |
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| Controls | Volume control | Multiple function button |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sony WI-XB400 |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - 50 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sony WI-XB400 |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sony WI-XB400 |
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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) | 15 hour(s) | Sony WI-XB400 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB50BS. |
| Standby Time | 200 hours | 200 hours | Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time. |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB50BS recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sony WI-XB400 |
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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 WI-XB400 |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sony WI-XB400 |
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| Included Accessories | Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) | Ear-buds |
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