Sony MDR XB80BS vs. AKG N5005

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and AKG N5005. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB80BS vs. AKG N5005 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB80BS AKG N5005
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Weight 27 g 11.4 g AKG N5005 are lighter than Sony MDR XB80BS headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black
Protection Splashproof -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB80BS AKG N5005
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear - over-the-ear mount
Headphones Technology Dynamic Balanced armature / 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), Leadership Development and Advisory Council (LDAC), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 10 - 40000 Hz AKG N5005 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB80BS.
Sensitivity - 116 dB
Impedance - 18 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 9.2 mm Sony MDR XB80BS have a thicker diaphragm than AKG N5005.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB80BS AKG N5005
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB80BS AKG N5005
Controls Volume control 3-button remote
CABLE Sony MDR XB80BS AKG N5005
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB80BS AKG N5005
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 120 mAh
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 8 hour(s) AKG N5005 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB80BS.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB80BS AKG N5005
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS GFSK, 8-DPSK, DQPSK
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz 2.402 - 2.480GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB80BS AKG N5005
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB80BS AKG N5005
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, cleaning tool, USB charge cable, 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), 3 pairs of SpinFit silicone ear tips
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