Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100. 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 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Series | Sports | - | |
Weight | 27 g | 5.8 g | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 are lighter than Sony MDR XB80BS headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case with earphones: 38.6 g | |
Colour | Black | Blue | Red | Black | |
Protection | Splashproof | Sweat-resistant, water-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 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 |
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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 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 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) | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | WindSmart technology | |
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 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <3% | |
Sensitivity | - | 94 dB | |
Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 12 mm | 5.8 mm | Sony MDR XB80BS have a thicker diaphragm than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB80BS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB80BS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 |
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Controls | Volume control | Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant |
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CABLE | Sony MDR XB80BS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 |
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Cable Type | - | Micro-USB charge cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | Sony MDR XB80BS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 |
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Features | - | Voice alerts | |
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Additional Functions | - | DSP |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB80BS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 |
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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) | 6.5 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB80BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 6.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 19 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. |
WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB80BS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 |
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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 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 |
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Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
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OTHERS | Sony MDR XB80BS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) | 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (440 mAh) | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IP54 |