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?
- Driver size7 mm vs 12 mm+71%
- Lowest frequency6 Hz vs 4 Hz+50%
- Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 24,000 Hz+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 7 mm | 12 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 6 Hz | 4 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 24,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 40 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 124 dB | 106 dB |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Charging time | — | 4 h |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | No | No |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Colours | Black | — |








