Sony MDR XB80BS vs. RHA CL2 Planar

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and RHA CL2 Planar. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB80BS vs. RHA CL2 Planar Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB80BS RHA CL2 Planar
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, 2.5 mm jack
Series Sports -
Weight 27 g 9 g RHA CL2 Planar are lighter than Sony MDR XB80BS headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red -
Protection Splashproof -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB80BS RHA CL2 Planar
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear - neckband
Headphones Technology Dynamic Planar magnetic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - aptX
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 16 - 45000 Hz RHA CL2 Planar offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB80BS.
Max Input Power - 10 mW
Sensitivity - 89 dB/mW
Impedance - 15 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 10 mm Sony MDR XB80BS have a thicker diaphragm than RHA CL2 Planar.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB80BS RHA CL2 Planar
Form Factor Built-in -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB80BS RHA CL2 Planar
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB80BS RHA CL2 Planar
Cable Type - MMCX to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - OFC - straight
MMCX to sub-mini-phone 2.5 mm cable - detachable - straight
USB-C charge cable
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB80BS RHA CL2 Planar
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 7 hour(s) -
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB80BS RHA CL2 Planar
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB80BS RHA CL2 Planar
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
2 x headphones (MMCX)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB80BS RHA CL2 Planar
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 3 pairs of Comply foam ear tips, adjustable sports clip, 6 pairs of dual density ear tips (small, medium, large), ear tips holder, 3 pairs of double flange ear tips (small, medium, large), flight case
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 3 years
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