Sony MDR-XB55AP

Wired

52
BasicGifng score
Good for bassGood for gymGood for commute

Usual price₹1,399

Where to buy

Usual price ₹1,399

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Score breakdown

Sound
55

Big deep bass; mids and treble pushed back

Noise cancelling
30

12 mm in-ear with ordinary seal

Features
18

One button, tangle-resistant cable

Calls
50

Usable mic for short calls

Comfort & fit
68

Light and stays put; tight for small ears

Each part is rated on one scale for every earbud and headphone, from lab test measurements where they exist, what reviewers found, specs and owner reports. It rates the product itself, not how good it is for the price.

Pros

  • Deep, lively bass with real sub-bass
  • Mic fine for short calls
  • Light angled housings stay put when moving
  • Tangle-resistant cable

Cons

  • Mids and treble pushed back behind the bass
  • Can feel tight in small ears after an hour or two
  • No volume buttons
  • HiFiReportSep 2026

    Summary-style write-up (leans on retailer ratings) recommending it to bass lovers, not to anyone wanting a neutral sound.

Full specs

Sound
Drivers12 mm dynamic
Hi-Res audioNo
Spatial audioNo
EqualiserNone
Noise cancelling
ANCNo
Transparency / ambient modeNo
Battery
Wireless chargingNo
Calls
Microphones1
Connection
Multipoint (two devices at once)No
Quick pairingNo
Wired option3.5 mm
AppNo
Build & fit
Weight3 g
Controlsbuttons
In-ear detectionNo
Other
Warranty1 year
ColoursBlack, Blue, Red, White
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