Sony MDR XB70BT vs. Sony MDR XB80BS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB70BT and Sony MDR XB80BS. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB70BT vs. Sony MDR XB80BS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Sony MDR XB80BS
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series - Sports
Weight 43 g 27 g Sony MDR XB80BS are lighter than Sony MDR XB70BT headphones.
Colour Black Black | Blue | Red
Protection - Splashproof
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB70BT Sony MDR XB80BS
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - over-the-ear mount
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Leadership Development and Advisory Council (LDAC), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass Extra Bass
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 4 - 24000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm 12 mm 12 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB70BT Sony MDR XB80BS
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 50 - 8000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB70BT Sony MDR XB80BS
Controls Volume control, remote control Volume control
CABLE Sony MDR XB70BT Sony MDR XB80BS
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB70BT Sony MDR XB80BS
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Sony MDR XB70BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB80BS.
Standby Time 200 hours 200 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Sony MDR XB80BS recharge faster than Sony MDR XB70BT.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB70BT Sony MDR XB80BS
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Modulation Type FHSS FHSS
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Sony MDR XB80BS
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Bluetooth
USB
OTHERS Sony MDR XB70BT Sony MDR XB80BS
Included Accessories Clip, long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes) Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large)
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