Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and Skullcandy Indy. 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 | Skullcandy Indy |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Series | Sports | - | |
Height | - | 18.5 cm | |
Width | - | 4.19 cm | |
Depth | - | 8.79 cm | |
Weight | 27 g | 10.5 g | Skullcandy Indy are lighter than Sony MDR XB80BS headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Case: 59.5 g | |
Colour | Black | Blue | Red | Empowered pink | Indigo blue | Green, sage, pastels | Black | |
Protection | Splashproof | Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IP55 | |
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 | Skullcandy Indy |
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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 5.0 | Skullcandy Indy 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) | - | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Skullcandy Indy 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 Skullcandy Indy. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <3% | |
Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 95 dB | |
Diaphragm | 12 mm | 6 mm | Sony MDR XB80BS have a thicker diaphragm than Skullcandy Indy. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB80BS | Skullcandy Indy |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Skullcandy Indy microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 2 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB80BS | Skullcandy Indy |
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Controls | Volume control | Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Sony MDR XB80BS | Skullcandy Indy |
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Cable Type | - | Micro-USB charge cable |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB80BS | Skullcandy Indy |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 7 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB80BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Indy. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 16 hours | |
Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB80BS | Skullcandy Indy |
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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 | Skullcandy Indy |
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Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
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OTHERS | Sony MDR XB80BS | Skullcandy Indy |
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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, micro-USB charging cable, stability gels (large) | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IP55 | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |