Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and JBL LIVE 300TWS. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB80BS | JBL LIVE 300TWS |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Series | Sports | - | |
| Weight | 27 g | 65.7 g | Sony MDR XB80BS are lighter than Sony MDR XB80BS headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Blue | Red | Black | |
| Protection | Splashproof | Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB80BS | JBL LIVE 300TWS |
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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 5.0 | JBL LIVE 300TWS 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) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 24000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony MDR XB80BS offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 300TWS. |
| Max Input Power | - | 15 mW | |
| Sensitivity | - | 95 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 110 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 12 mm | 5.8 mm | Sony MDR XB80BS have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE 300TWS. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB80BS | JBL LIVE 300TWS |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | -24 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB80BS | JBL LIVE 300TWS |
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| Controls | Volume control | - |
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| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB80BS | JBL LIVE 300TWS |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB80BS | JBL LIVE 300TWS |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 60 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 7 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB80BS lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE 300TWS. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback: up to 6 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB80BS | JBL LIVE 300TWS |
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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 | JBL LIVE 300TWS |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB80BS | JBL LIVE 300TWS |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (450 mAh), USB-C charging cable, 4 pairs of ear wings (SS/S/M/L sizes) |
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