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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB80BS | Jaybird Freedom 2 |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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 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 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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| Type | - | On-cable | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Audio Input Details | - | Omni-directional | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dB |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB80BS | Jaybird Freedom 2 |
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| Controls | Volume control | Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB80BS | Jaybird Freedom 2 |
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| Cable Type | - | USB charge cable | |
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| Cable Length | - | 36 cm |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB80BS | Jaybird Freedom 2 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| 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 |
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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 | Jaybird Freedom 2 |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB80BS | Jaybird Freedom 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) | Charging clip, cord management clips | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |