Sony MDR XB80BS vs. Skullcandy Method ANC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and Skullcandy Method ANC. 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. Skullcandy Method ANC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Skullcandy Method ANC
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Weight 27 g 16.6 g Skullcandy Method ANC are lighter than Sony MDR XB80BS headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black
Protection Splashproof Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB80BS Skullcandy Method ANC
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 Skullcandy Method ANC 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) -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Skullcandy Method ANC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
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 Method ANC.
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 101 dB
Diaphragm 12 mm 9.2 mm Sony MDR XB80BS have a thicker diaphragm than Skullcandy Method ANC.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB80BS Skullcandy Method ANC
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB80BS Skullcandy Method ANC
Controls Volume control Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB80BS Skullcandy Method ANC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Sony MDR XB80BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Method ANC.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB80BS Skullcandy Method ANC
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Skullcandy Method ANC
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB80BS Skullcandy Method ANC
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), micro-USB charging cable
Compliant Standards - FCC Part 15, IC, IPX4
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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