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Sony MDR-XB550AP vs Sony WH-CH510

Sony MDR-XB550AP Headphones
Sony MDR-XB550AP
Sony WH-CH510 Headphones
Sony WH-CH510
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Editiorial reviews
5
5 editorial reviews
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4.0 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
50 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
46
3.9 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
30 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
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289
3.5 out of 5
289 user ratings
5 stars
22 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
39 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
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Full Comparison

Technical details

Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Sony WH-CH510Sony WH-CH510
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOn-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWireless
Magnet materialNeodymiumFerrite

Design

Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Sony WH-CH510Sony WH-CH510
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Red
  • White
  • Black
  • Blue
  • White
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband

Dimensions

Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Sony WH-CH510Sony WH-CH510
Weight6.35 oz4.66 oz

Sound

Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Sony WH-CH510Sony WH-CH510
Impedance24.0 Ω32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 102< 103
Frequency range5 - 2200020 - 20000
Driver size1.18 in1.18 in

Microphone

Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Sony WH-CH510Sony WH-CH510
Microphone typeIn-line microphoneBuilt-in microphone

Connectivity

Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Sony WH-CH510Sony WH-CH510
USBnoyes

Power

Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Sony WH-CH510Sony WH-CH510
Battery operatednoyes

Pros & Cons

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