Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and Jabra Elite 8 Active. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB80BS | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Series | Sports | - | |
| Weight | 27 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Earbud: 1.97 cm x 2.9 cm x 1.97 cm / 5 g Charging case: 2.44 cm x 6.54 cm x 4.69 cm / 46.4 g |
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| Colour | Black | Blue | Red | Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy | |
| Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
| Protection | Splashproof | IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof | |
| 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 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Jabra Elite 8 Active 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), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP), Public Broadcast Profile (PBP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Jabra Elite 8 Active are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Hybrid ANC | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Jabra Elite 8 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| 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 Jabra Elite 8 Active. |
| Audio Output Details | - | Multimedia - 20 - 20000 Communication - 100 - 8000 |
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| Diaphragm | 12 mm | 6 mm | Sony MDR XB80BS have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 8 Active. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Voice guidance, MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Personalised Sound technology, Apple MFI, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB80BS | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | MEMS-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | 100 - 8000 Hz | Sony MDR XB80BS offer a larger microphone frequency range than Jabra Elite 8 Active. |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB80BS | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Controls | Volume control | Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB80BS | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB80BS | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Features | - | Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode, battery status indication, over the air updates, Rapid Charge Technology, sleep mode, in-ear pressure relief | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant | |
| Sensors | - | In-ear detection sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB80BS | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 7 hour(s) | 14 hours | Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB80BS. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 56 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 32 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 14 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 8 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | 315 days | Jabra Elite 8 Active have longer standby time than Sony MDR XB80BS. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB80BS recharge faster than Sony MDR XB80BS. |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB80BS | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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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 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB80BS | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) | Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable | |
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| Software Included | - | Jabra Sound+ | |
| Compatibility | - | iPhone, Android phone | |
| Compliant Standards | - | FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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