Apple Airpods Pro 2nd Gen vs Sony MDR XB450

Headset Comparison: Apple Airpods Pro 2nd Gen vs. Sony MDR XB450

When it comes to choosing the right headset, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your options is key. Today, we compare two popular models: Apple Airpods Pro 2nd Gen and Sony MDR XB450, to help you determine which headset aligns best with your audio needs. Both models provide long-term comfort. Constructed from White plastic with silicone ear tips, the Airpods Pro 2nd Gen is designed to be durable while still providing comfort. The MDR XB450 consists of materials like Plastic, metal headband. You can find the detailed comparison below.

Technichal specifications
Apple Airpods Pro 2nd Gen
Sony MDR XB450
Type
In-ear
On-ear
Connectivity
Blueooth 5.3
Wired, 3.5mm audio jack
Battery life
6 hours on a single charge with the charging case - more than 30 hours
N/A
Charge time
1 hour
N/A
Charging method
Lightning connector/ MagSafe/ Qi-compatible chargers
N/A
Wireless range
Up to 10 meters
N/A
Latency
Minimal
N/A
Batteries
Rechargeable lithium-ion
N/A
Driver info
Custom-built high-excursion Apple driver and high dynamic range amplifier
30mm dynamic drivers
Physical specifications
Apple Airpods Pro 2nd Gen
Sony MDR XB450
Weight
each: 5.3 grams
165 grams
Dimensions
24x30.9x21.8 mm
150 x 200 x 35 mm
Materials
White plastic with silicone ear tips
Plastic, metal headband
Color options
White
Black, White, Blue, Red, Yellow
Mute button
No
No
Touch controls
Yes
No
Accessories
MagSafe charging case, silicone ear tips in four sizes, Lightning to USB-C cable
N/A
Cable length
N/A
1.2m
Water/sweat resistence
IPX4
N/A
Microphone
Apple Airpods Pro 2nd Gen
Sony MDR XB450
Type
N/A
Built-in
Directionality
Beamforming
Omnidirectional
Frequency response
N/A
N/A
Sensitivity
N/A
N/A
AI features
Advanced noise reduction
Noise reduction, removes consistent background noise like wind and road noise
Speaker
Apple Airpods Pro 2nd Gen
Sony MDR XB450
Frequency range
20 Hz - 20 kHz
5 Hz - 22 kHz
Mono/stereo audio
Stereo
Stereo
Transparency mode
Yes
No
AI features
Virtual Surround Sound: Supports Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking. Spatial Audio Capabilities: Yes, creating immersive soundscapes for music, movies, and games.
No
Popularity and rating
Apple Airpods Pro 2nd Gen
Sony MDR XB450
Brand popularity
High
High
Model popularity
Very High
Medium to High
Comfort rating
High
Medium
Sound quality rating
Very High
Good
Durability rating
Medium to High
Medium
Comfort for long wear
High
Medium

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