Sony Extra Bass MDR-XB55AP
12mm neodymium drivers and Powered Bass Duct++ technology deliver club-like low-end punch, with a tangle-free flat cable for added durability. An inline remote and mic provide hands-free calling and track control, while four included eartip sizes allow a secure fit. These are best for bass-focused listeners who want an affordable wired in-ear headphone with a microphone for casual music and phone calls.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
38 Overall Score
Price $35
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong sound (72th percentile) 72th
- Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average build (33th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
82/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | SS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Sensitivity | 112 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
| Codecs | Sony MDRXB55AP Wired Extra Bass Earbud Headphones/Headset with Mic for Phone Call, Blue |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Multipoint | No |
Case Battery
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Extra Bass MDR-XB55AP | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ | Soundcore Soundcore P31i | SoundPEATS H3 H3 | JBL Live Pro Live Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic | hybrid | Dynamic Driver | hybrid | 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 | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 6 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 26 | 54 | 50 | 37 | 30 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP57 | IP55 | IP55 | IPX5 | IPX5 |
| Multipoint | false | true | true | - | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Extra Bass MDR-XB55AP | 28.9 | 35.3 | 33.3 | 71.7 | 46.9 | 70.6 | 63.2 | 8.7 | 86.1 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 98.7 | 91.7 | 72.5 | 93.3 | 79.1 | 99.6 | 86.1 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.8 | 95.9 | 70.6 | 97.3 | 99.3 | 86.1 |
| Soundcore Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.3 | 96.8 | 91 | 96.6 | 93.9 | 70.6 | 91.9 | 84.6 | 86.1 |
| SoundPEATS H3 H3 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.9 | 80.6 | 70.6 | 91.9 | 89.9 | 94.2 |
| JBL Live Pro Live Pro 2 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 76 | 83.5 | 70.6 | 79.1 | 97 | 74.6 |
Price
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