* Both are percussion instruments. They are both played by striking bars with mallets.
* Both have a similar range. The vibraphone has a range of three octaves, from C4 to C7. The xylophone has a range of two and a half octaves, from C4 to F6.
* Both are used in a variety of genres. The vibraphone is often used in jazz, classical music, and pop music. The xylophone is often used in folk music, world music, and children's music.
Differences
* The vibraphone has a motor that vibrates the bars. This gives the vibraphone its characteristic sound. The xylophone does not have a motor, so it does not vibrate.
* The vibraphone is typically played with two mallets. The xylophone is typically played with one or two mallets, alternating hands.
* The vibraphone is a more expensive instrument than the xylophone. The vibraphone's motor and other features make it more expensive to manufacture than the xylophone.