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Panasonic RZ-S50W vs Sony WF-XB700

What RZ-S50W does better (2) and where WF-XB700 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Panasonic RZ-S50W
Panasonic · 2020RZ-S50W
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ $80
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Sony WF-XB700
Sony · 2020WF-XB700
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ $95
5.0Battery6.1
3.1Build & features2.6

Why is RZ-S50W better than WF-XB700?

  1. Charging time2 h vs 2.5 h+25%
  2. Earbud weight (each)7 g vs 8 g+14%

Why is WF-XB700 better than RZ-S50W?

  1. Battery life7.5 h vs 9 h+20%
  2. Driver size8 mm vs 12 mm+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-XB700Sony WF-XB700≈ $954.9
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size8 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7.5 h9 h
Battery life with ANC6.5 h—
Charging time2 h2.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7 g8 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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