Sony WF-1000X vs. Sony WI-XB400

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000X and Sony WI-XB400. 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. Sony WI-XB400 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000X Sony WI-XB400
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 4.26 cm -
Width 10.3 cm -
Depth 2.45 cm -
Weight 6.8 g 21 g Sony WF-1000X 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
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Colour Gold | Black Black | Blue
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 Sony WI-XB400
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - behind-the-neck mount
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WI-XB400 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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WF-1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Extra Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm 6 mm 12 mm Sony WI-XB400 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000X.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Magnetic ear buds
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000X Sony WI-XB400
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000X Sony WI-XB400
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button Multiple function button
CABLE Sony WF-1000X Sony WI-XB400
Cable Type USB cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Sony WF-1000X Sony WI-XB400
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000X Sony WI-XB400
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 15 hour(s) Sony WI-XB400 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
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Standby Time 35 hours 200 hours Sony WI-XB400 have longer standby time than Sony WF-1000X.
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sony WF-1000X recharge faster than Sony WF-1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WF-1000X Sony WI-XB400
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000X Sony WI-XB400
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WF-1000X Sony WI-XB400
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 Ear-buds
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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