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JBL E35 vs Sony MDR-XB550AP

JBL E35 Headphones
JBL E35
Sony MDR-XB550AP Headphones
Sony MDR-XB550AP
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
3
3 editorial reviews
The JBL E35 headphones deliver a strong audio experience with rich bass and well-defined highs for a budget-friendly price.Read more
JBL is known in the headphone world as offering excellent headphones at a great price. The JBL E35 headphones are no exception to that rule.Read more
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5
5 editorial reviews
Sony MDR-XB550AP (Wired Headphone): 4.2 out of 5 stars from 25 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
Researching your next headphone purchase is always an experience. With most technology, the benefits are easily quantifiable. Something can be faster, smaller, or more powerful, and there is rarely any debate on this point. It is, or it isn’t. The numbers can’t lie. When it comes to audio equipment, the lines are blurred. Whether something sounds “good” or “bad” is a matter of personal preference. Audiophiles might not be attracted to Sony’s Extra Bass line of headphones. But they have a definite following. Just as some Canadians enjoy their fries with an extra side of gravy, many music fans enjoyRead more
Review of the Sony MDR-XB550 headphones and test out to see if you really can buy a set of good cheap bassy headphones.Read more
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User rating
44
4.0 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
0 %
46
3.9 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
30 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
2 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

JBL E35JBL E35
Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes

Design

JBL E35JBL E35
Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
  • White
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Red
  • White
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Foldableyesyes

Dimensions

JBL E35JBL E35
Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Weight17.57 oz6.35 oz

Sound

JBL E35JBL E35
Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Impedance32.0 Ω24.0 Ω
Frequency range20 - 200005 - 22000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.57 in1.18 in

Microphone

JBL E35JBL E35
Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Microphone typeIn-line microphoneIn-line microphone

Connectivity

JBL E35JBL E35
Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Cable length1.21.2
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
Detachable cableyesno

Features

JBL E35JBL E35
Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Play/Pause
  • Volume
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume

Power

JBL E35JBL E35
Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Battery operatednono

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Sony MDR-XB550AP