Sony MDR XB55AP vs. Sennheiser IE 800 S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB55AP and Sennheiser IE 800 S. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB55AP vs. Sennheiser IE 800 S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB55AP Sennheiser IE 800 S
Product Type Earphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Earphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 2.5 mm jack
Weight 8 g 8 g Both headphones are equally heavy.
Colour Blue | Black | Red | White -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB55AP Sennheiser IE 800 S
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 5 - 46500 Hz Sennheiser IE 800 S offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB55AP.
Max Input Power 100 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.06%
Sensitivity 110 dB/mW -
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 125 dB
Diaphragm 12 mm 7 mm Sony MDR XB55AP have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser IE 800 S.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features CCAW coil, Bass Duct ++ -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB55AP Sennheiser IE 800 S
Form Factor Built-in -
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
CABLE Sony MDR XB55AP Sennheiser IE 800 S
Cable Type Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped Headphones cable - 25 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1 m
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1 m
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.1 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB55AP Sennheiser IE 800 S
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (balanced jack 4.4 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB55AP Sennheiser IE 800 S
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) Leather case, microfibre cleaning cloth, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 pairs of Comply ear tips (small, medium, large)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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