In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Sony WI-1000X. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony WI-1000X |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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| Product Generation | 1st generation | - | |
| Height | 4.05 cm | - | |
| Width | 1.65 cm | - | |
| Depth | 1.8 cm | - | |
| Weight | 4 g | 71 g | Apple AirPods (1st generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (1st generation) headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g | - | |
| Colour | - | Black | Gold | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony WI-1000X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear - neckband | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Balanced armature / dynamic | |
| 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) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WI-1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | |
| Frequency Response | - | 3 - 40000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | 101 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | - | 22 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | - | 9 mm |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony WI-1000X |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 8000 Hz |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony WI-1000X |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony WI-1000X |
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| Cable Type | Lightning cable - detachable | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
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| Cable Length | - | 1 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony WI-1000X |
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| Features | - | Vibrating call alert | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
| Sensors | Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony WI-1000X |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | - | 13 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 17 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 100 hours | |
| Charging Time | - | 3.5 hour(s) | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| WIRELESS LINK | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony WI-1000X |
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| Radio Frequency Range | - | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz |
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| CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony WI-1000X |
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| Connector Type | - | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
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| OTHERS | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony WI-1000X |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPod, Android phone |
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