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Skullcandy Smokin Buds vs Sony MDR-XB50AP

Skullcandy Smokin Buds Headphones
Skullcandy Smokin Buds
Sony MDR-XB50AP Headphones
Sony MDR-XB50AP
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
8
8 editorial reviews
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1 editorial reviews
The Sony MDR-XB50AP Extra Bass are average mixed usage in-ears with an emphasis on bass. They're portable, stable and block an above-average amount of noise whic...Read more
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User rating
41
4.2 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
112
3.6 out of 5
112 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
19 %
3 stars
29 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
6 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Skullcandy Smokin BudsSkullcandy Smokin Buds
Sony MDR-XB50APSony MDR-XB50AP
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleIn-EarIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
Magnet materialNeodymium Iron BoronNeodymium

Design

Skullcandy Smokin BudsSkullcandy Smokin Buds
Sony MDR-XB50APSony MDR-XB50AP
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Blue
  • Black,Chrome
  • Black,Green
  • Black,Green,Red,Yellow
  • Black,Green,Yellow
  • Black,Pink
  • Black,Red
  • Black,Turquoise
  • Black,White
  • Blue
  • Blue,Red
  • Chrome,Navy
  • Chrome,White
  • Green
  • Green,Purple,Yellow
  • Multicolour
  • Pink
  • Pink,Red,White
  • Pink,White
  • Purple,White
  • White
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
  • White
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeEar canalEar canal
Body material
  • Plastic
  • Polycarbonate
Silicone
CategoryTravel and Commuting
  • Sport
  • Travel and Commuting
Connector contacts platingGoldGold

Dimensions

Skullcandy Smokin BudsSkullcandy Smokin Buds
Sony MDR-XB50APSony MDR-XB50AP
Weight1.76 oz0.28 oz

Sound

Skullcandy Smokin BudsSkullcandy Smokin Buds
Sony MDR-XB50APSony MDR-XB50AP
Impedance16.0 Ω16.0 Ω
Frequency range18 - 180004 - 24000
Diaphragm diameter0.4 in0.47 in
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size0.35 in0.47 in

Connectivity

Skullcandy Smokin BudsSkullcandy Smokin Buds
Sony MDR-XB50APSony MDR-XB50AP
Inputs supported3.5mm3.5mm
Cable length1.21.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednono
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
Detachable cablenono

Features

Skullcandy Smokin BudsSkullcandy Smokin Buds
Sony MDR-XB50APSony MDR-XB50AP
Playback controlsyesyes
ButtonsVolume
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Volume

Power

Skullcandy Smokin BudsSkullcandy Smokin Buds
Sony MDR-XB50APSony MDR-XB50AP
Battery operatednono
Power handling capacity100.0 mW100.0 mW

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

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