How we scoreBlogAdvertise
Amidioheadphones · speakers · earbuds
  1. Amidio
  2. Compare
  3. JBuds Pro vs MDR-XB55AP

JLab JBuds Pro vs Sony MDR-XB55AP

What JBuds Pro does better (1) and where MDR-XB55AP wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JLab JBuds Pro
JLab · 2020JBuds Pro
1 advantage≈ $10
vs
Sony MDR-XB55AP
Sony · 2021MDR-XB55AP
3 advantages

Why is JBuds Pro better than MDR-XB55AP?

  1. Charging time1.5 h vs 4 h2.7×

Why is MDR-XB55AP better than JBuds Pro?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 4 Hz5×
  2. Driver size10 mm vs 12 mm+20%
  3. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 24,000 Hz+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz4 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz24,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω40 Ω
Sensitivity102 dB106 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life1.5 h—
Total with charging case10 h—
Battery capacity100 mAh—
Charging time1.5 h4 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessNoNo
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Latency200 ms—
Low-latency game modeYes—
Design & build
Protection ratingIP55—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5—
Dust protection (IP)5—
ColoursBlack, Silver, Transparent, White—
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare