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Sennheiser IE 900 vs Sony MDR-XB55AP

What IE 900 does better (1) and where MDR-XB55AP wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Sennheiser IE 900
Sennheiser · 2021IE 900
1 advantage≈ $1,200
vs
Sony MDR-XB55AP
Sony · 2021MDR-XB55AP
2 advantages

Why is IE 900 better than MDR-XB55AP?

  1. Highest frequency48,000 Hz vs 24,000 Hz2×

Why is MDR-XB55AP better than IE 900?

  1. Driver size7 mm vs 12 mm+71%
  2. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 4 Hz+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size7 mm12 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency5 Hz4 Hz
Highest frequency48,000 Hz24,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω40 Ω
Sensitivity123 dB106 dB
Battery & charging
Charging time—4 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoNo
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight4 g—
ColoursSilver—
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