Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and Sony WI-C300. 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 | Sony WI-C300 |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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Series | Sports | - | |
Weight | 27 g | 15 g | Sony WI-C300 are lighter than Sony MDR XB80BS headphones. |
Colour | Black | Blue | Red | Black | White | |
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. |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB80BS | Sony WI-C300 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Sony WI-C300 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 | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Extra Bass | - | |
Frequency Response | 4 - 24000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Sony MDR XB80BS offer a larger frequency range than Sony WI-C300. |
Diaphragm | 12 mm | 9 mm | Sony MDR XB80BS have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-C300. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB80BS | Sony WI-C300 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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Type | - | On-cable | |
Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional | |
Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | 50 - 8000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB80BS | Sony WI-C300 |
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Controls | Volume control | Volume, power on/off |
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CABLE | Sony MDR XB80BS | Sony WI-C300 |
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Cable Type | - | Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB80BS | Sony WI-C300 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 7 hour(s) | 8 hour(s) | Sony WI-C300 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB80BS. |
Standby Time | 200 hours | 200 hours | Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time. |
Voltage Provided | - | 3.7 / 5 V | |
Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
Power Consumption | - | 0.7 Watt |
WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB80BS | Sony WI-C300 |
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Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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Modulation Type | FHSS | - | |
Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | 2.4GHz |
CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB80BS | Sony WI-C300 |
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Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
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OTHERS | Sony MDR XB80BS | Sony WI-C300 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) | 3 pairs of hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (S, M, L) | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |