Sony MDR XB80BS vs. Sony WI-SP500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and Sony WI-SP500. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB80BS vs. Sony WI-SP500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WI-SP500
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series Sports -
Weight 27 g -
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black | Pink
Protection Splashproof Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Design - Sports
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-SP500
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-SP500 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 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB80BS offer a larger frequency range than Sony WI-SP500.
Diaphragm 12 mm 13.5 mm Sony WI-SP500 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB80BS.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WI-SP500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WI-SP500
Controls Volume control Volume
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WI-SP500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Sony WI-SP500 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.
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WI-SP500
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz 2.4GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WI-SP500
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WI-SP500
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) 2 pairs of ear tips (small, medium)
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