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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB80BS | Bose SoundSport Free |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | In-ear | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB80BS | Bose SoundSport Free |
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Controls | Volume control | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB80BS | Bose SoundSport Free |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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Modulation Type | FHSS | - | |
Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB80BS | Bose SoundSport Free |
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Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
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OTHERS | Sony MDR XB80BS | Bose SoundSport Free |
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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 | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone | |
Compliant Standards | - | IPX4, NMB-3 Class B, CAN ICES-3 Class B, Directive 2014/53/EU |