Sony WF-1000X vs. Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud)

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Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000X and Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud). 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WF-1000X vs. Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000X Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud)
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 4.26 cm -
Width 10.3 cm -
Depth 2.45 cm -
Weight 6.8 g 5.8 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) 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 with earphones: 38.6 g
Colour Gold | Black Black
Protection - Sweat-resistant, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000X Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) 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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - WindSmart technology
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity - 94 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 6 mm 5.8 mm Sony WF-1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud).
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000X Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud)
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 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud)
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony WF-1000X Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud)
Cable Type USB cable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony WF-1000X Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud)
Features - Voice alerts
Additional Functions - DSP
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000X Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 60 mAh
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 6.5 hour(s) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) 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 6.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 19 hours
Standby Time 35 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Sony WF-1000X recharge faster than Sony WF-1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WF-1000X Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud)
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
OTHERS Sony WF-1000X Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud)
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 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (440 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - IP54
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