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Sennheiser IE 300 vs Sony MDR-XB55AP

What IE 300 does better (0) and where MDR-XB55AP wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Sennheiser IE 300
Sennheiser · 2021IE 300
0 advantages≈ $210
vs
Sony MDR-XB55AP
Sony · 2021MDR-XB55AP
3 advantages

Why is IE 300 better than MDR-XB55AP?

IE 300 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MDR-XB55AP better than IE 300?

  1. Driver size7 mm vs 12 mm+71%
  2. Lowest frequency6 Hz vs 4 Hz+50%
  3. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 24,000 Hz+20%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size7 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency6 Hz4 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz24,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω40 Ω
Sensitivity124 dB106 dB
Battery & charging
Charging time—4 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoNo
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Design & build
ColoursBlack—
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