Sony MDR XB550AP vs. JBL LIVE 670NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP and JBL LIVE 670NC. 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. JBL LIVE 670NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB550AP JBL LIVE 670NC
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 180 g 219 g Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR XB550AP headphones.
Colour Black | Red | White | Green | Blue Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB550AP JBL LIVE 670NC
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable - Yes JBL LIVE 670NC can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL LIVE 670NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - True Adaptive Noise Canceling
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass Signature Sound, JBL Spatial Sound
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB550AP offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 670NC.
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW 98 dB Sony MDR XB550AP have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 670NC.
Impedance 24 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm PET - 30 mm 40 mm JBL LIVE 670NC have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - TalkThru technology, 2 devices connectivity, Ambient Aware, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB550AP JBL LIVE 670NC
Form Factor - Built-in
Audio Input Details - Beamforming
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB550AP JBL LIVE 670NC
Controls Answer/end On/off, answer/end, voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR XB550AP JBL LIVE 670NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR XB550AP JBL LIVE 670NC
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB550AP JBL LIVE 670NC
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 850 mAh
Battery Life - 65 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 65 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 40 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON): up to 28 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF): up to 33 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB550AP JBL LIVE 670NC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB550AP JBL LIVE 670NC
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, audio cable, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - Android phone, Windows, Android tablet
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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