Sony MDR XB80BS vs. Jaybird Tarah Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and Jaybird Tarah Pro. 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. Jaybird Tarah Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Jaybird Tarah Pro
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Height - 2.2 cm
Width - 49 cm
Depth - 2 cm
Weight 27 g 20 g Jaybird Tarah Pro are lighter than Sony MDR XB80BS headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black, Flash | Jade, mineral blue | Titanium, Glacier
Protection Splashproof Weatherproof, 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 Tarah Pro
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 5.0 Jaybird Tarah Pro 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), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC
Noise Isolating - Yes Jaybird Tarah Pro 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 Jaybird Tarah Pro.
Max Input Power - 12 mW
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 Tarah Pro.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB80BS Jaybird Tarah Pro
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 Tarah Pro
Controls Volume control Volume, play/pause, reject call
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB80BS Jaybird Tarah Pro
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 14 hour(s) Jaybird Tarah Pro lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB80BS.
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 Tarah Pro
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Jaybird Tarah Pro
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB80BS Jaybird Tarah Pro
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) Carrying pouch, clothing clip, charging cradle, 3 pairs of EarGels, speed cinch
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