Sony MDR XB80BS vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds FE

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and Samsung Galaxy Buds FE. 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. Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Weight 27 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 1.71 cm x 2.22 cm x 1.92 cm / 5.6 g
Charging case: 5 cm x 2.77 cm x 5 cm / 40 g
Colour Black | Blue | Red Graphite | White
Protection Splashproof -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB80BS Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
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 5.2 Samsung Galaxy Buds FE 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Extra Bass Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz -
Diaphragm 12 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB80BS Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB80BS Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB80BS Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony MDR XB80BS Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
- SmartThings
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Bixby
Sensors - Proximity sensor, hall sensor, touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB80BS Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 60 mAh
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Sony MDR XB80BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 21 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 14 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 3.5 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 13 hours
Continuous playback: up to 8.5 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB80BS Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB80BS Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (S, M, L), charging case (479 mAh), 2 pairs of wing tips (S/M, M/L)
- 0.294 W/kg (head)
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