Sony MDR XB80BS vs. Bose SoundSport Free

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and Bose SoundSport Free. 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. Bose SoundSport Free Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Bose SoundSport Free
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Weight 27 g 18 g Bose SoundSport Free are lighter than Sony MDR XB80BS headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Headphones: 2.56 cm x 3.05 cm x 3.2 cm / 9.1 g
Charging case: 10.2 cm x 4.83 cm x 3.81 cm / 79.4 g
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black | Midnight blue | Bright orange | Ultraviolet
Protection Splashproof Weatherproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Design - Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB80BS Bose SoundSport Free
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
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 -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz -
Diaphragm 12 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB80BS Bose SoundSport Free
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB80BS Bose SoundSport Free
Controls Volume control Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB80BS Bose SoundSport Free
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Sony MDR XB80BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose SoundSport Free.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 15 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hours The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB80BS Bose SoundSport Free
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Bose SoundSport Free
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB80BS Bose SoundSport Free
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) USB cable, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone
Compliant Standards - IPX4, NMB-3 Class B, CAN ICES-3 Class B, Directive 2014/53/EU
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