Sony MDR XB70BT vs. Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB70BT and Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK. 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. Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 6.5 cm
Width - 4.1 cm
Depth - 3.6 cm
Weight 43 g 46 g Sony MDR XB70BT are lighter than Sony MDR XB70BT headphones.
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB70BT Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB70BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB70BT offer a larger frequency range than Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK.
Diaphragm 12 mm 6 mm Sony MDR XB70BT have a thicker diaphragm than Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK.
Magnet Material Neodymium NdFeB
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB70BT Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB70BT Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK
Controls Volume control, remote control Multiple function button
CABLE Sony MDR XB70BT Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony MDR XB70BT Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB70BT Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 15 hour(s) Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB70BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging clip): up to 20 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK recharge faster than Sony MDR XB70BT.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB70BT Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB70BT Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK
Included Accessories Clip, long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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