In depth comparison and review of Bose SoundSport 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 | Bose SoundSport | Sony WI-1000X |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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Weight | 23 g | 71 g | Bose SoundSport are lighter than Bose SoundSport headphones. |
Colour | Aqua | Black | Citron | Charcoal black | Neon blue | Frost | Power red | Blue | Orange | Green | Black | Gold | |
Body Material | Plastic | - | |
Earpad Material | Silicone | - | |
Protection | Weatherproof, sweat-resistant | - | |
Design | Sports | - | |
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 | Bose SoundSport | Sony WI-1000X |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear - neckband | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Balanced armature / dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bose SoundSport have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-1000X. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | 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 | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | Bose SoundSport | Sony WI-1000X |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Type | On-cable | - | |
Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | Omni-directional | |
Frequency Response | - | 50 - 8000 Hz | |
Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bose SoundSport | Sony WI-1000X |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button |
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CABLE | Bose SoundSport | Sony WI-1000X |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - 55 cm | 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 | Bose SoundSport | Sony WI-1000X |
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Features | - | Vibrating call alert | |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bose SoundSport | Sony WI-1000X |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 6 hours | 13 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose SoundSport. |
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 | 2 hours | 3.5 hour(s) | Bose SoundSport recharge faster than Bose SoundSport. |
Included Qty | 1 | - |
WIRELESS LINK | Bose SoundSport | Sony WI-1000X |
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Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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Radio Frequency Range | - | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz |
CONNECTIONS | Bose SoundSport | Sony WI-1000X |
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Connector Type | USB | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
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OTHERS | Bose SoundSport | Sony WI-1000X |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, 3 pairs of ear tips, USB charging cable | 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, iPod, Android phone | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |