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Sony MDR-XB50BS

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Pros

  • Exceptional Design and Audio
  • Great sound
  • stress-free setup

Cons

  • there s no multi-device connectivity
  • there is a noticeable lack of emphasis
  • lack of emphasis in the mid frequencies is too noticeable
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Key specs

  • 4, 24000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • In-Ear
  • Wireless
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Sony MDR-XB50BS - Pros & Cons

Sony MDR-XB50BS

Pros

  • Exceptional Design and Audio
  • Great sound
  • stress-free setup
  • and connects swiftly
  • Ear pieces fit good and no big neck piece
  • impartially lightweight and has better ear hooks
  • the Bluetooth connectivity works perfectly and call handling is great as well
  • well-defined
  • and sound well-bodied
  • Bass performance is particularly great

Cons

  • there s no multi-device connectivity
  • there is a noticeable lack of emphasis
  • lack of emphasis in the mid frequencies is too noticeable
  • it takes roughly 50 minutes to charge from empty to full
  • much of the illustrious instrument range is lost
  • The highs are slightly muddled at very high pitch
  • No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
  • had very poor clarity
  • that sticks out from the ear can bounce a bit when running or doing jumping jacks
  • harder to slide these earbuds into the front pocket of your jeans
  • sound quality they produce is only average

Sony MDR-XB50BS - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
12 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
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22 g
Best:
Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002
Weight: 0.11 g

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Sony MDR-XB50BS - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight0.78 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeBuilt-in microphone
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Features
Buttons
  • Keyguard
  • Volume
NFCyes
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Design
Colour of productRed
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeEarloop/Ear conch
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Sound
Frequency range4 - 24000
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size0.47 in
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Connectivity
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Bluetooth version4.1
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codecSBC
Wireless connectionBluetooth
Wireless range10
USBno
Multi Point connectionno
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery recharge time2.5 h
Battery life8.5 h
Standby time200.0 h
Talk time8.5 h
Charging via USByes

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Sony MDR-XB50BS Sony - Editorial Reviews (5)

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Sony MDR-XB50BS Sony MDR XB50BS review: For the bass lovers
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Gadget Now
Published: 19.12.2016
Sony MDR XB50BS review: For the bass lovers
By Komal Mohan
2 minute read
Sony MDR-XB50BS An affordable wireless sports headphone that fits well and sounds decent
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CNET
Published: 22.11.2016
An affordable wireless sports headphone that fits well and sounds decent

It may not be the best-looking Bluetooth sports headphone, but the XB50BS is decent value at its relatively modest price.

By David Carnoy
4 minute read
Sony MDR-XB50BS Sony XB50BS Review
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TechGearLab
Published: 22.08.2017
Sony XB50BS Review
4.2

Offering good comfort, battery life, and athletic performance, the Sony XB50BS is well rounded and versatile. However, the sound quality they produce is...

By Max Mutter
6 minute read
Sony MDR-XB50BS Sony MDR-XB50BS Review: Run to the beat
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 09.11.2016
Sony MDR-XB50BS Review: Run to the beat
3.9

Read the in depth Review of Sony MDR-XB50BS Audio Video. Know detailed info about Sony MDR-XB50BS configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

By Souvik Das
11 minute read
Sony MDR-XB50BS Sony MDR-XB50BS Review: EXTRA BASS Sports Bluetooth In-ear Headphones
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Music Photo Life
Published: 11.11.2016
Sony MDR-XB50BS Review: EXTRA BASS Sports Bluetooth In-ear Headphones
4.0

The Sony MDR-XB50BS retails at S$119, making it a really great buy for the active lifestyle users but do not mind the bulky design. I like that the bass is full yet it does not veil the highs.

By Reviewer Chester Tan
10 minute read

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