Sony MDR XB80BS vs. Nokia BH-501

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and Nokia BH-501. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB80BS vs. Nokia BH-501 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Nokia BH-501
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Height - 2.7 cm
Width - 2.4 cm
Depth - 1.9 cm
Weight 27 g 16 g Nokia BH-501 are lighter than Sony MDR XB80BS headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black | Black, silver
Protection Splashproof Waterproof, dust-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB80BS Nokia BH-501
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Foldable - Yes Nokia BH-501 can be folded.
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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB80BS offer a larger frequency range than Nokia BH-501.
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 9 mm Sony MDR XB80BS have a thicker diaphragm than Nokia BH-501.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB80BS Nokia BH-501
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode - Mono
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -11 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB80BS Nokia BH-501
Controls Volume control Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call
CABLE Sony MDR XB80BS Nokia BH-501
Cable Type - Micro-USB cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB80BS Nokia BH-501
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion 1 x headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 260 mAh
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Nokia BH-501 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB80BS.
Standby Time 200 hours 144 hours Sony MDR XB80BS have longer standby time than Nokia BH-501.
Power Device - Power adapter - external
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB80BS Nokia BH-501
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Nokia BH-501
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB80BS Nokia BH-501
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 x fit earbuds
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone
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