Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and Sony WI-1000XM2. 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 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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Series | Sports | - | |
Weight | 27 g | 58 g | Sony MDR XB80BS are lighter than Sony MDR XB80BS headphones. |
Colour | Black | Blue | Red | Black | Silver | |
Protection | Splashproof | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB80BS | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | In-ear - neckband | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Balanced armature / dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sony WI-1000XM2 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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WI-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Extra Bass | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | |
Frequency Response | 4 - 24000 Hz | 3 - 40000 Hz | Sony WI-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB80BS. |
Sensitivity | - | 101 dB/mW | |
Impedance | - | 22 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 12 mm | 9 mm | Sony MDR XB80BS have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000XM2. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB80BS | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB80BS | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Controls | Volume control | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button |
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CABLE | Sony MDR XB80BS | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Cable Type | - | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m USB charge cable |
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Cable Length | - | 1 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
Plated Connector | - | Gold |
FEATURES | Sony MDR XB80BS | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Features | - | Vibrating call alert | |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB80BS | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 7 hour(s) | 13 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB80BS. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours |
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Standby Time | 200 hours | 100 hours | Sony MDR XB80BS have longer standby time than Sony WI-1000XM2. |
Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 3.5 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB80BS recharge faster than Sony MDR XB80BS. |
WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB80BS | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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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 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) |
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OTHERS | Sony MDR XB80BS | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPod, Android phone |