Sony MDRXB55AP
The 12mm neodymium drivers and Powered Bass Duct++ deliver a club-like, low-end emphasis that defines this wired headset. A tangle-free cable and four included earbud tip sizes add practical, everyday usability beyond the bass-heavy tuning. These earbuds are best for bass enthusiasts on a tight budget who prioritize powerful low frequencies for music over features like noise isolation for commuting.
About This Earbuds
The 12mm neodymium drivers and Powered Bass Duct++ deliver a club-like, low-end emphasis that defines this wired headset. A tangle-free cable and four included earbud tip sizes add practical, everyday usability beyond the bass-heavy tuning. These earbuds are best for bass enthusiasts on a tight budget who prioritize powerful low frequencies for music over features like noise isolation for commuting.
- Form factor in-ear
- Driver type neodymium
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong sound (72th percentile) 72th
- Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile) 9th
- Below average anc (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average build (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | SS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 12 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Sensitivity | 112 |
| Codecs | Sony MDRXB55AP Wired Extra Bass Earbud Headphones/Headset with Mic for Phone Call, Black |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Case Battery
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Bone Conduction | No |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony MDRXB55AP | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZWAXAR | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ | Soundcore Soundcore P31i | JBL Endurance Race Endurance Race 2 | TOZO Crystal Pods Crystal Pods |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | neodymium | Dynamic | hybrid | Dynamic Driver | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 6 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 7 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 26 | 54 | 50 | 36 | 70 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP57 | IP55 | IP55 | IP68 | IPX5 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | - | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony MDRXB55AP | 29.4 | 36.2 | 33.4 | 72.1 | 47 | 70.9 | 9.1 | 80.1 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZWAXAR Compare | 96.6 | 96.9 | 98.8 | 91.9 | 72.6 | 93.4 | 99.6 | 89.3 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.6 | 96.9 | 91.4 | 99.8 | 96 | 70.9 | 99.3 | 80.1 |
| Soundcore Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.5 | 96.9 | 91.4 | 96.8 | 94 | 70.9 | 84.8 | 89.3 |
| JBL Endurance Race Endurance Race 2 Compare | 88.5 | 90.4 | 98.8 | 46.7 | 88.7 | 93.4 | 96.4 | 69.3 |
| TOZO Crystal Pods Crystal Pods Compare | 91.9 | 90.4 | 91.4 | 77.4 | 96.6 | 70.9 | 92.5 | 99.3 |
Usage Scores
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