Sony MDR XB80BS vs. AKG Y100

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and AKG Y100. 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. AKG Y100 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB80BS AKG Y100
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Weight 27 g 16.5 g AKG Y100 are lighter than Sony MDR XB80BS headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red Rose gold | Black
Protection Splashproof -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB80BS AKG Y100
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB80BS offer a larger frequency range than AKG Y100.
Sensitivity - 116 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB80BS AKG Y100
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Type - On-cable
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB80BS AKG Y100
Controls Volume control Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, 3-button remote
CABLE Sony MDR XB80BS AKG Y100
Cable Type - USB charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB80BS AKG Y100
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 110 mAh
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 8 hour(s) AKG Y100 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB80BS.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB80BS AKG Y100
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB80BS AKG Y100
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony MDR XB80BS AKG Y100
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large)
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