Sony MDR XB80BS vs. Jaybird RUN XT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and Jaybird RUN XT. 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. Jaybird RUN XT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Jaybird RUN XT
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Weight 27 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 1.43 cm x 1.9 cm x 1.95 cm / 6.83 g
Charging case: 7.7 cm x 4.3 cm x 4 cm / 56.6 g
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black, Flash | Grey, storm
Protection Splashproof Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7
Design - Sports
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 Jaybird RUN XT
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Noise Isolating - Yes Jaybird RUN XT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass Super Bass Control (SBC)
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB80BS offer a larger frequency range than Jaybird RUN XT.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <5%
Sensitivity - 103 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 6 mm Sony MDR XB80BS have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird RUN XT.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB80BS Jaybird RUN XT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional
Sensitivity - -38 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB80BS Jaybird RUN XT
Controls Volume control Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR XB80BS Jaybird RUN XT
Cable Type - USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB80BS Jaybird RUN XT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 80 mAh
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony MDR XB80BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird RUN XT.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB80BS Jaybird RUN XT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Jaybird RUN XT
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB80BS Jaybird RUN XT
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) Charging case, 4 pairs of EarFins, 2 pairs of round ear tips (small, medium), 2 pairs of oval ear tips (small, medium)
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