Sony MDR XB80BS vs. Sony WI-C310

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and Sony WI-C310. 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 WI-C310 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WI-C310
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Weight 27 g 19 g Sony WI-C310 are lighter than Sony MDR XB80BS headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black | Blue | Gold | White
Protection Splashproof -
Recommended Use 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 Sony WI-C310
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WI-C310 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
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 Sony WI-C310.
Diaphragm 12 mm 9 mm Sony MDR XB80BS have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-C310.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WI-C310
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WI-C310
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WI-C310
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WI-C310
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 15 hour(s) Sony WI-C310 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB80BS.
Standby Time 200 hours 200 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sony MDR XB80BS recharge faster than Sony MDR XB80BS.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WI-C310
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WI-C310
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB80BS Sony WI-C310
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) 3 pairs of earbuds
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