Sony MDR XB80BS vs. Apple AirPods (3rd generation)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and Apple AirPods (3rd generation). 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. Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Product Generation - 3rd generation
Height - 3.079 cm
Width - 1.826 cm
Depth - 1.921 cm
Weight 27 g 4.28 g Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Sony MDR XB80BS headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g
Colour Black | Blue | Red -
Protection Splashproof IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB80BS Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Apple AirPods (3rd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB80BS.
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) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass Adaptive EQ
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz -
Diaphragm 12 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Apple H1 chip
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB80BS Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB80BS Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Controls Volume control Volume, answer/end, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR XB80BS Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Cable Type - USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Sony MDR XB80BS Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors - Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB80BS Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Sony MDR XB80BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB80BS Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB80BS Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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