Sony MDR XB80BS vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Weight 27 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black | Silver
Protection Splashproof Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Extra Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB80BS.
Diaphragm 12 mm 8.4 mm Sony MDR XB80BS have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM5.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WF-1000XM5
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB80BS.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WF-1000XM5
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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