Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and Huawei FreeLace. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB80BS | Huawei FreeLace |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-C | |
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| Series | Sports | - | |
| Length | - | 83.7 cm | |
| Weight | 27 g | 27 g | Both headphones are equally heavy. |
| Colour | Black | Blue | Red | Moonlight silver | Amber sunrise | Graphite black | |
| Protection | Splashproof | Waterproof, sweat-resistant, wind protection, rainproof, IPX5 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB80BS | Huawei FreeLace |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Huawei FreeLace 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 | - | AAC | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Huawei FreeLace are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | - | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 24000 Hz | - | |
| Diaphragm | 12 mm | TPU - 9.2 mm | Sony MDR XB80BS have a thicker diaphragm than Huawei FreeLace. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB80BS | Huawei FreeLace |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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| Type | - | On-cable | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB80BS | Huawei FreeLace |
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| Controls | Volume control | Volume, power on/off, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB80BS | Huawei FreeLace |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable | |
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| Cable Length | - | 78.8 cm | |
| Plated Connector | - | Nickel |
| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB80BS | Huawei FreeLace |
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| Features | - | HUAWEI HiPair technology | |
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| Sensors | - | Hall sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB80BS | Huawei FreeLace |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 120 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 7 hour(s) | 18 hour(s) | Huawei FreeLace lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB80BS. |
| Standby Time | 200 hours | 288 hours | Huawei FreeLace have longer standby time than Sony MDR XB80BS. |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB80BS | Huawei FreeLace |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Modulation Type | FHSS | - | |
| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB80BS | Huawei FreeLace |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB80BS | Huawei FreeLace |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) | 6 ear tips |
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