Sony MDR XB650BT vs. Sony MDR XB550AP

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB650BT and Sony MDR XB550AP. 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 XB650BT vs. Sony MDR XB550AP Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB650BT Sony MDR XB550AP
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series XB Series -
Weight 190 g 180 g Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR XB650BT headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black | Red | White | Green | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB650BT Sony MDR XB550AP
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Extra Bass Extra Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR XB550AP offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 102 dB/mW Sony MDR XB550AP have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Impedance 24 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm PET - 30 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB650BT Sony MDR XB550AP
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB650BT Sony MDR XB550AP
Controls Volume control Answer/end
CABLE Sony MDR XB650BT Sony MDR XB550AP
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB650BT Sony MDR XB550AP
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) -
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB650BT Sony MDR XB550AP
Connector Type Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
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