Sony MDR XB80BS vs. Jaybird Freedom 2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and Jaybird Freedom 2. 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. Jaybird Freedom 2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Jaybird Freedom 2
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Length - 36 cm
Weight 27 g 13.8 g Jaybird Freedom 2 are lighter than Sony MDR XB80BS headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Control unit: 1.12 cm x 0.87 cm x 4.48 cm
Charge clip: 1.4 cm x 1.2 cm x 4 cm / 6 g
Earbud: 2.34 cm x 0.62 cm x 2.24 cm
Colour Black | Blue | Red Gold | Carbon | Steel blue
Body Material - Metal
Protection Splashproof Sweat-resistant
Design - Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, phone
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB80BS Jaybird Freedom 2
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 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), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Noise Isolating - Yes Jaybird Freedom 2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass Super Bass Control (SBC)
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB80BS offer a larger frequency range than Jaybird Freedom 2.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity - 96 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 6 mm Sony MDR XB80BS have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird Freedom 2.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 8 Jaybird Freedom 2 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB80BS Jaybird Freedom 2
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional
Sensitivity - -38 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB80BS Jaybird Freedom 2
Controls Volume control Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call
CABLE Sony MDR XB80BS Jaybird Freedom 2
Cable Type - USB charge cable
Cable Length - 36 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB80BS Jaybird Freedom 2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 60 mAh
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Jaybird Freedom 2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB80BS.
Standby Time 200 hours 110 hours Sony MDR XB80BS have longer standby time than Jaybird Freedom 2.
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Sony MDR XB80BS recharge faster than Sony MDR XB80BS.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB80BS Jaybird Freedom 2
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Jaybird Freedom 2
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB80BS Jaybird Freedom 2
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) Charging clip, cord management clips
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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