29points

Sony MDR-EX150AP

36points

Sony XBA-3

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50 facts in comparison

Sony MDR-EX150AP vs Sony XBA-3

Sony MDR-EX150AP
Sony XBA-3

Why is Sony MDR-EX150AP better than Sony XBA-3?

  • 4g lighter
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    3gvs7g

Why is Sony XBA-3 better than Sony MDR-EX150AP?

  • 1Hz lower low-frequency
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    4Hzvs5Hz
  • 4000Hz higher high-frequency
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    28000Hzvs24000Hz
  • 4 Ohms lower impedance
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    12 Ohmsvs16 Ohms
  • Travel bag is included
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  • Has a tangle free cable
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Price comparison

Sony XBA-3

ProductStorePrice
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$148

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User reviews

Overall rating

Sony MDR-EX150AP
10.0
1 User reviews
Sony MDR-EX150AP
10.0/10
1 User reviews
Sony XBA-3
0.0
0 User reviews
Sony XBA-3
0.0/10
0 User reviews

Features

Build quality

10.0/10
1 votes
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Sound quality

10.0/10
1 votes
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Value for money

10.0/10
1 votes
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Comfort

10.0/10
1 votes
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Noise isolation

10.0/10
1 votes
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1 year ago

10 / 10

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1 year ago

10 / 10

Звук громкий прозрачный и насыщенный хорошо в маршрутке слушать сравнивал с Sony MH-EX300AP эти тише не оглохнешь но в маршрутке будешь слышать всех музыку слабо и ещё с Xiaomi QCY T5 эти по чувствительности совсем громкие но диапазон обычный hi fi молодёжи не очень в маршрутке супер но выпадают на паузе можно потерять навсегда

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Design

Fit

In-ear

In-ear

The fit of the headphones.
weight

3g

7g

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
has a detachable cable
Sony MDR-EX150AP
Sony XBA-3
With a detachable cable you can use alternative cables, and if the cable is pulled it will pop out instead of breaking.
Ingress Protection (IP) rating

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The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
can be folded
Sony MDR-EX150AP
Sony XBA-3
Foldable devices are easier to transport and take up less storage space.
has a tangle free cable
Sony MDR-EX150AP
Sony XBA-3
The cable is designed to minimize tangling.
travel bag is included
Sony MDR-EX150AP
Sony XBA-3
The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
has an open-back design
Sony MDR-EX150AP
Sony XBA-3
The device is designed in a way that allows sound to go out through the back of the ear cups, which usually have vents or perforations. This design provides very natural and accurate sound.
is dustproof and water-resistant
Sony MDR-EX150AP
Sony XBA-3
The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.

Sound quality

has active noise cancellation (ANC)
Sony MDR-EX150AP
Sony XBA-3
This type of device allows you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise. Ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
highest frequency

24000Hz

28000Hz

The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
driver unit size

9mm

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The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
impedance

16 Ohms

12 Ohms

Impedance is the device’s electrical resistance to the current being pushed through it. The lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.
sound pressure level

103dB/mW

108dB/mW

Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
has a neodymium magnet
Sony MDR-EX150AP
Sony XBA-3
Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.
has passive noise reduction
Sony MDR-EX150AP
Sony XBA-3
The device sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal which reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.

Power

Battery life

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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony XBA-3)

The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
charge time

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The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
Has USB Type-C
Sony MDR-EX150AP
Sony XBA-3
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
has a battery level indicator
Sony MDR-EX150AP
Sony XBA-3
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
has wireless charging
Sony MDR-EX150AP
Sony XBA-3
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
battery power

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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony XBA-3)

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
has a rechargeable battery
Sony MDR-EX150AP
Sony XBA-3
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a removable battery
Sony MDR-EX150AP
Sony XBA-3
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.

Connectivity

Connectivity

Wired

Wired

The connectivity type of the headphones.
has aptX Lossless
Sony MDR-EX150AP
Sony XBA-3
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.

Features

has a noise-canceling microphone
Sony MDR-EX150AP
Sony XBA-3
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
has ambient sound mode
Sony MDR-EX150AP
Sony XBA-3
Ambient sound mode uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard. It’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re jogging but still want to be able to hear traffic.
has in/on-ear detection
Sony MDR-EX150AP
Sony XBA-3
Sensors can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused, saving battery life.
number of microphones

1

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More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
has a mute function
Sony MDR-EX150AP
Sony XBA-3
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
control panel placed on a device
Sony MDR-EX150AP
Sony XBA-3
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
can be used as a headset
Sony MDR-EX150AP
Sony XBA-3
A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for apps that require communication i.e. Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones, etc.
Has an in-line control panel
Sony MDR-EX150AP
Sony XBA-3
There is a control panel on the cable, so you can easily operate the device without having to interact with it.
warranty period

1 years

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When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Note: This may vary by region.

Miscellaneous

has a 3.5mm male connector
Sony MDR-EX150AP
Sony XBA-3
This audio plug allows you to connect to a range of devices which use a standard 3.5mm jack.

Price comparison

Sony XBA-3

ProductStorePrice
Sony XBA-3 ebay-usedSONY sealed inner ear receiver XBA-3IP f...SONY sealed inner ear receiver XBA-3IP from Japan
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$148

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