Sony MDR XB80BS vs. Sony WI-C300

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB80BS vs. Sony WI-C300 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WI-C300
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
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
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear
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
Form Factor Built-in -
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
Controls Volume control Volume, power on/off
CABLE Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WI-C300
Cable Type - Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WI-C300
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
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
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz 2.4GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WI-C300
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WI-C300
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)
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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