Jaybird X2 vs. Sony MDR XB80BS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jaybird X2 and Sony MDR XB80BS. 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

Jaybird X2 vs. Sony MDR XB80BS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird X2 Sony MDR XB80BS
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series - Sports
Width 2.3 cm -
Depth 1.3 cm -
Weight 13.8 g 27 g Jaybird X2 are lighter than Jaybird X2 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 2.2 cm x 1.3 cm x 2.9 cm -
Colour Alpha | Charge | Fire | Midnight | Storm | Ice Black | Blue | Red
Protection Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant Splashproof
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 Jaybird X2 Sony MDR XB80BS
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - over-the-ear mount
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 2.1 EDR Bluetooth 4.1 Sony MDR XB80BS have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird X2.
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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)
Noise Isolating Yes - Jaybird X2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Extra Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 24000 Hz Sony MDR XB80BS offer a larger frequency range than Jaybird X2.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <5% -
Sensitivity 103 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 6 mm 12 mm Sony MDR XB80BS have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird X2.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Jaybird X2 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird X2 Sony MDR XB80BS
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird X2 Sony MDR XB80BS
Controls Power on/off, volume control Volume control
CABLE Jaybird X2 Sony MDR XB80BS
Cable Type USB charge cable -
Cable Length 54 cm -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird X2 Sony MDR XB80BS
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 100 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Jaybird X2 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 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Sony MDR XB80BS recharge faster than Jaybird X2.
WIRELESS LINK Jaybird X2 Sony MDR XB80BS
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Modulation Type - FHSS
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Jaybird X2 Sony MDR XB80BS
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB
OTHERS Jaybird X2 Sony MDR XB80BS
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB charging cable, 3 pairs of Comply foam ear tips, cord management clips, 3 sizes secure-fit ear fins Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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