Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and Jabra Elite Active 45e. 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 | Jabra Elite Active 45e |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Series | Sports | - | |
| Height | - | 18.74 cm | |
| Width | - | 5.5 cm | |
| Depth | - | 12.4 cm | |
| Weight | 27 g | 29 g | Sony MDR XB80BS are lighter than Sony MDR XB80BS headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Earphone: 5.5 cm x 12.4 cm x 18.74 cm / 29 g Case: 30 cm x 39 cm x 21.1 cm |
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| Colour | Black | Blue | Red | Black | Navy | Mint | |
| Body Material | - | Silicone, TPE, PC/ABS, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) | |
| Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
| Protection | Splashproof | Waterproof, dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, wind protection, IP67 | |
| 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 Active 45e |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Jabra Elite Active 45e 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), Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Jabra Elite Active 45e are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Noise Blackout | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | - | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 24000 Hz | 20 - 14000 Hz | Sony MDR XB80BS offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite Active 45e. |
| Max Input Power | - | 10 mW | |
| Sensitivity | - | 107 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 12 mm | 12 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Jabra Elite Active 45e have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB80BS | Jabra Elite Active 45e |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Jabra Elite Active 45e offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony MDR XB80BS. |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | - | 2 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB80BS | Jabra Elite Active 45e |
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| Controls | Volume control | Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, pair mode |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB80BS | Jabra Elite Active 45e |
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| Cable Type | - | Micro-USB cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB80BS | Jabra Elite Active 45e |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB80BS | Jabra Elite Active 45e |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 7 hour(s) | 9 hour(s) | Jabra Elite Active 45e lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB80BS. |
| Standby Time | 200 hours | 12 days | Jabra Elite Active 45e have longer standby time than Sony MDR XB80BS. |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB80BS | Jabra Elite Active 45e |
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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 Active 45e |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB80BS | Jabra Elite Active 45e |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) | Micro-USB cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH, TIA-810-B, TIA-920.130-A | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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