Sony MDR XB80BS vs. Huawei FreeBuds 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and Huawei FreeBuds 5. 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. Huawei FreeBuds 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Huawei FreeBuds 5
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Height - 3.24 cm
Width - 1.76 cm
Depth - 2.28 cm
Weight 27 g 5.4 g Huawei FreeBuds 5 are lighter than Sony MDR XB80BS headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 5.01 cm x 2.73 cm x 6.66 cm / 45 g
Colour Black | Blue | Red Silver frost | Coral orange
Protection Splashproof Dust-resistant, splash-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB80BS Huawei FreeBuds 5
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 5.2 Huawei FreeBuds 5 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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Huawei FreeBuds 5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Huawei FreeBuds 5 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB80BS.
Diaphragm 12 mm 11 mm Sony MDR XB80BS have a thicker diaphragm than Huawei FreeBuds 5.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB80BS Huawei FreeBuds 5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Huawei FreeBuds 5 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB80BS Huawei FreeBuds 5
Controls Volume control Volume, play/pause, reject call, ANC on/off, answer call
CABLE Sony MDR XB80BS Huawei FreeBuds 5
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB80BS Huawei FreeBuds 5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 42 mAh
Battery Life 7 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 2 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3.5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB80BS Huawei FreeBuds 5
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Huawei FreeBuds 5
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB80BS Huawei FreeBuds 5
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) USB-C charging cable, extra eartips, warranty card, charging case (505 mAh)
Compliant Standards - IP54
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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