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Philips TAUE100 vs Sony MDR-XB55AP

What TAUE100 does better (1) and where MDR-XB55AP wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Philips TAUE100
Philips · 2020TAUE100
1 advantage≈ $4
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Sony MDR-XB55AP
Sony · 2021MDR-XB55AP
2 advantages

Why is TAUE100 better than MDR-XB55AP?

  1. Driver size14.2 mm vs 12 mm+18%

Why is MDR-XB55AP better than TAUE100?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 4 Hz5×
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 24,000 Hz+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size14.2 mm12 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency20 Hz4 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz24,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω40 Ω
Sensitivity106 dB106 dB
Battery & charging
Charging time—4 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoNo
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Protection ratingIPX2—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx2—
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