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Apple EarPods vs Sony MDR-XB30EX

    Apple EarPods Headphones
    Apple EarPods
      Sony MDR-XB30EX Headphones
      Sony MDR-XB30EX
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      24
      3.6 out of 5
      15 user ratings
      5 stars
      		6 %
      4 stars
      		66 %
      3 stars
      		20 %
      2 stars
      		6 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      Read editorial reviews
      User rating
      174
      3.8 out of 5
      174 user ratings
      5 stars
      		39 %
      4 stars
      		20 %
      3 stars
      		24 %
      2 stars
      		13 %
      1 stars
      		2 %
      42
      4.1 out of 5
      42 user ratings
      5 stars
      		38 %
      4 stars
      		38 %
      3 stars
      		23 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Apple EarPodsApple EarPods
      Sony MDR-XB30EXSony MDR-XB30EX
      Sound outputStereoStereo
      StyleIn-EarIn-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired

      Design

      Apple EarPodsApple EarPods
      Sony MDR-XB30EXSony MDR-XB30EX
      Colour of productWhiteBlack
      Acoustic designOpenClosed
      CategoryAudiophileTravel and Commuting
      Noise isolatingyesyes

      Dimensions

      Apple EarPodsApple EarPods
      Sony MDR-XB30EXSony MDR-XB30EX
      Weight0.36 oz0.28 oz

      Sound

      Apple EarPodsApple EarPods
      Sony MDR-XB30EXSony MDR-XB30EX
      Impedance23.0 Ω32.0 Ω
      Sensitivity< 109< 105
      Frequency range5 - 210004 - 24000

      Pros & Cons

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