Bose SoundSport vs. Sony WI-1000X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bose SoundSport vs. Sony WI-1000X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose SoundSport Sony WI-1000X
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
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
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - neckband
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
Form Factor - Built-in
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
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Bose SoundSport Sony WI-1000X
Cable Type Headphones cable - 55 cm Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Bose SoundSport Sony WI-1000X
Features - Vibrating call alert
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose SoundSport Sony WI-1000X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
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
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
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Bose SoundSport Sony WI-1000X
Connector Type USB Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
OTHERS Bose SoundSport Sony WI-1000X
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
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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