Sony MDRXB55AP/L
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
39 Overall Score
Price $35
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong sound (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th 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 MDRXB55AP/L | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM | JLab Jbuds Pods ANC | TOZO Crystal Pods | Soundcore Liberty A3957Z11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 6.0 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 54 | 36 | 56 | 35 | 48 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP55 | IP55 | IP55 | IPX5 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony MDRXB55AP/L | 31.6 | 43 | 34.6 | 74.8 | 47.1 | 71.6 | 64.5 | 13.7 | 89.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 99.7 | 96.1 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 99.3 | 89.6 |
| JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 81.9 | 90.8 | 71.6 | 0 | 96.2 | 89.6 |
| JLab Jbuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.2 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 78.9 | 95.7 | 71.6 | 92.1 | 96.7 | 80.3 |
| TOZO Crystal Pods Compare | 93.2 | 91.2 | 91.8 | 90.9 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 96.7 | 80.3 |
| Soundcore Liberty A3957Z11 Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 88.4 | 92.6 | 94.2 | 0 | 94 | 72 |
Price
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