Jaybird X2 vs. Sony WI-1000X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird X2 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

Jaybird X2 vs. Sony WI-1000X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird X2 Sony WI-1000X
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Width 2.3 cm -
Depth 1.3 cm -
Weight 13.8 g 71 g Jaybird X2 are lighter than Jaybird X2 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 2.2 cm x 1.3 cm x 2.9 cm -
Colour Alpha | Charge | Fire | Midnight | Storm | Ice Black | Gold
Protection Dust-resistant, 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 Jaybird X2 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 2.1 EDR Bluetooth 4.1 Sony WI-1000X have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird X2.
Bluetooth Profiles 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)
Noise Isolating Yes - Jaybird X2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 3 - 40000 Hz Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than Jaybird X2.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <5% -
Sensitivity 103 dB 101 dB/mW Jaybird X2 have higher sensitivity than Sony WI-1000X.
Impedance 16 Ohm 22 Ohm
Diaphragm 6 mm 9 mm Sony WI-1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird X2.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Jaybird X2 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird X2 Sony WI-1000X
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird X2 Sony WI-1000X
Controls Power on/off, volume control Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Jaybird X2 Sony WI-1000X
Cable Type USB charge cable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length 54 cm 1 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Jaybird X2 Sony WI-1000X
Features - Vibrating call alert
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird X2 Sony WI-1000X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 100 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 13 hour(s) Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird X2.
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 200 hours 100 hours Jaybird X2 have longer standby time than Sony WI-1000X.
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Jaybird X2 recharge faster than Jaybird X2.
WIRELESS LINK Jaybird X2 Sony WI-1000X
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Jaybird X2 Sony WI-1000X
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
OTHERS Jaybird X2 Sony WI-1000X
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB charging cable, 3 pairs of Comply foam ear tips, cord management clips, 3 sizes secure-fit ear fins Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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