Sony MDR XB70BT vs. Sony WI-SP500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB70BT and Sony WI-SP500. 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. Sony WI-SP500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Sony WI-SP500
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 43 g -
Colour Black Black | Pink
Protection - Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Design - Sports
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 Sony WI-SP500
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 4.2 Sony WI-SP500 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB70BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony WI-SP500.
Diaphragm 12 mm 13.5 mm Sony WI-SP500 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB70BT.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB70BT Sony WI-SP500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB70BT Sony WI-SP500
Controls Volume control, remote control Volume
CABLE Sony MDR XB70BT Sony WI-SP500
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB70BT Sony WI-SP500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Sony MDR XB70BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WI-SP500.
Standby Time 200 hours 200 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Sony WI-SP500 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB70BT.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB70BT Sony WI-SP500
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz 2.4GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Sony WI-SP500
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony MDR XB70BT Sony WI-SP500
Included Accessories Clip, long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes) 2 pairs of ear tips (small, medium)
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