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Why is MDR-XB55AP better than Empower Lifestyle EP-E70A?
- Lowest frequency4 Hz vs 20 Hz5×
- Driver size12 mm vs 9.2 mm+30%
- Highest frequency24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+20%
Why is Empower Lifestyle EP-E70A better than MDR-XB55AP?
- Charging time4 h vs 2.5 h+60%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | Neckband |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 12 mm | 9.2 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 4 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 24,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 40 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | — | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 18 h |
| Charging time | 4 h | 2.5 h |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | — | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | Yes |
| aptX | — | Yes |
| LDAC | — | No |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 62 g |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
