Sony MDR XB80BS vs. Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation). 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

Sony MDR XB80BS vs. Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Product Generation - 2nd generation
Height - 4.05 cm
Width - 1.65 cm
Depth - 1.8 cm
Weight 27 g 4 g Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) are lighter than Sony MDR XB80BS headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g
Colour Black | Blue | Red -
Protection Splashproof -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB80BS Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
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) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz -
Diaphragm 12 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Apple H1 chip
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB80BS Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB80BS Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Controls Volume control Volume, answer/end, next/previous track
FEATURES Sony MDR XB80BS Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors - Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB80BS Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Sony MDR XB80BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation).
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 3 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB80BS Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB80BS Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) Charging case, Lightning cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
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