Sony MDR XB80BS vs. Jabra Elite 10

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and Jabra Elite 10. 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. Jabra Elite 10 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Jabra Elite 10
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Weight 27 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 1.96 cm x 2.82 cm x 1.88 cm / 5.7 g
Charging case: 6.54 cm x 2.44 cm x 4.69 cm / 45.9 g
Colour Black | Blue | Red Titanium black | Cream | Cocoa | Matte black | Gloss black
Protection Splashproof Waterproof, IP57, dust-proof
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, phone
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB80BS Jabra Elite 10
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - Semi-open
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.3 Jabra Elite 10 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Energy, Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP), Public Broadcast Profile (PBP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 10 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Advanced ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Sound Effects Extra Bass Dolby Head Tracking
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB80BS offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 10.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Diaphragm 12 mm 10 mm Sony MDR XB80BS have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 10.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 10 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Spotify Tap, Jabra Sound+, sidetone detection
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB80BS Jabra Elite 10
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 10 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 100 - 8000 Hz Sony MDR XB80BS offer a larger microphone frequency range than Jabra Elite 10.
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB80BS Jabra Elite 10
Controls Volume control Volume, play/pause
CABLE Sony MDR XB80BS Jabra Elite 10
Cable Type - USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Sony MDR XB80BS Jabra Elite 10
Features - Stereo/mono mode, battery status indication, sleep mode, in-ear pressure relief
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB80BS Jabra Elite 10
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Sony MDR XB80BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 10.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 27 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 34 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 345 days Jabra Elite 10 have longer standby time than Sony MDR XB80BS.
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hours Sony MDR XB80BS recharge faster than Sony MDR XB80BS.
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB80BS Jabra Elite 10
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Jabra Elite 10
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB80BS Jabra Elite 10
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) Charging case, 4 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MFI, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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