Sony MDR XB550AP vs. Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP and Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB550AP vs. Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 180 g 190 g Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR XB550AP headphones.
Colour Black | Red | White | Green | Blue White | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, phone
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB550AP Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable - Yes Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 5 - 35000 Hz Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW 97 dB/mW Sony MDR XB550AP have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT.
Impedance 24 Ohm 41 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 30 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB550AP Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Microphone Technology - Condenser
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -44 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB550AP Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Controls Answer/end Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR XB550AP Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB550AP Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
Standby Time - 1000 hours
Charging Time - 5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB550AP Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Transmission Range - 10 m
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB550AP Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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