Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000X and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation). Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WF-1000X | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Product Generation | - | 2nd generation | |
| Height | 4.26 cm | 3.09 cm | |
| Width | 10.3 cm | 2.18 cm | |
| Depth | 2.45 cm | 2.4 cm | |
| Weight | 6.8 g | 5.3 g | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are lighter than Sony WF-1000X headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 10.3 cm x 4.26 cm x 2.45 cm / 70 g Headphones: 6.8 g |
Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g | |
| Colour | Gold | Black | White | |
| Protection | - | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000X | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-1000X. |
| 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 | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Adaptive EQ | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Apple H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000X | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Beamforming | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000X | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000X | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Cable Type | USB cable | USB-C to Lightning cable |
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| FEATURES | Sony WF-1000X | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
| Sensors | - | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control | |
| Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000X | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 3 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000X. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 3 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours |
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
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| Standby Time | 35 hours | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | - | |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WF-1000X | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000X | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case, 4 pairs of long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L), 2 pairs of Fitting Supporters, 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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