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Sony MDR-XB450AP vs Sony MDR-XB550AP

Sony MDR-XB450AP Headphones
Sony MDR-XB450AP
Sony MDR-XB550AP Headphones
Sony MDR-XB550AP
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Editiorial reviews
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Sony MDR-XB450 (Wired Headphone): 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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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
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User rating
50
3.9 out of 5
50 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
26 %
3 stars
32 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
0 %
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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

Sony MDR-XB450APSony MDR-XB450AP
Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOn-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes

Design

Sony MDR-XB450APSony MDR-XB450AP
Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
  • White
  • Yellow
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Red
  • White
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Control typeIn-line controlIn-line control
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Foldableyesyes
Connector contacts platingGoldGold

Dimensions

Sony MDR-XB450APSony MDR-XB450AP
Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Weight5.82 oz6.35 oz

Sound

Sony MDR-XB450APSony MDR-XB450AP
Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Impedance24.0 Ω24.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 102< 102
Frequency range5 - 220005 - 22000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.18 in1.18 in
Maximum input power1000.0 mW102.0 mW

Microphone

Sony MDR-XB450APSony MDR-XB450AP
Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Microphone typeIn-line microphoneIn-line microphone

Connectivity

Sony MDR-XB450APSony MDR-XB450AP
Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Cable length1.21.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednono
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
USBnono
Detachable cablenono

Features

Sony MDR-XB450APSony MDR-XB450AP
Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Play/Pause
  • Volume
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume

Power

Sony MDR-XB450APSony MDR-XB450AP
Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Battery operatednono
Power handling capacity1000.0 mW1000.0 mW

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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