Sony MDR XB70BT vs. Apple AirPods (1st generation)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB70BT and Apple AirPods (1st generation). Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB70BT vs. Apple AirPods (1st generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation - 1st generation
Height - 4.05 cm
Width - 1.65 cm
Depth - 1.8 cm
Weight 43 g 4 g Apple AirPods (1st generation) are lighter than Sony MDR XB70BT headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g
Colour Black -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB70BT Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 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 Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz -
Diaphragm 12 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB70BT Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB70BT Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Controls Volume control, remote control Volume, answer/end, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR XB70BT Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm Lightning cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony MDR XB70BT Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Sensors - Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB70BT Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 9 hour(s) -
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB70BT Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB70BT Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Included Accessories Clip, long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes) Charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
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