Sony MDR XB80BS vs. Erato RIO 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and Erato RIO 3. 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. Erato RIO 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Erato RIO 3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Height - 4.6 cm
Width - 5.1 cm
Depth - 3.4 cm
Weight 27 g 14 g Erato RIO 3 are lighter than Sony MDR XB80BS headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red Yellow | Black | Turquoise | Green | Red | Silver
Protection Splashproof Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant
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 Erato RIO 3
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 4.2 Erato RIO 3 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, aptX
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 Erato RIO 3.
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 14.2 mm Erato RIO 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB80BS.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB80BS Erato RIO 3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -38 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB80BS Erato RIO 3
Controls Volume control Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB80BS Erato RIO 3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 130 mAh
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Erato RIO 3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB80BS.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 8 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB80BS Erato RIO 3
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Erato RIO 3
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB80BS Erato RIO 3
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) -
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