Sony WF-1000X vs. Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)

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Detailed comparison and review of Sony WF-1000X and Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WF-1000X vs. Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000X Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation - 2nd generation
Height 4.26 cm 4.05 cm
Width 10.3 cm 1.65 cm
Depth 2.45 cm 1.8 cm
Weight 6.8 g 4 g Apple AirPods with Charging Case (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: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g
Colour Gold | Black -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000X Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology 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 -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WF-1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Diaphragm 6 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Apple H1 chip
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000X Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000X Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, answer/end, next/previous track
CABLE Sony WF-1000X Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Cable Type USB cable -
FEATURES Sony WF-1000X Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors - Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000X Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Apple AirPods with Charging Case (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: up to 5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 3 hours
Standby Time 35 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Sony WF-1000X Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
OTHERS Sony WF-1000X Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
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 Charging case, Lightning cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
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