In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo (2nd generation). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WI-1000X | Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo (2nd generation) |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Product Generation | - | 2nd generation | |
| Weight | 71 g | 51 g | Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo (2nd generation) are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Gold | Black | |
| Protection | - | Waterproof, IPX7 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000X | Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo (2nd generation) |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo (2nd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-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, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | SBC, AAC | |
| 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 | Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo (2nd generation) are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | BassUp | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo (2nd generation). |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 9 mm | Graphene | |
| Features | - | GripFit technology |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000X | Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo (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 | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000X | Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo (2nd generation) |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WI-1000X | Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo (2nd generation) |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WI-1000X | Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo (2nd generation) |
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| Features | Vibrating call alert | - | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000X | Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo (2nd generation) |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo (2nd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WI-1000X. |
| 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 |
Continuous playback: up to 3.5 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 12.5 hours |
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| Standby Time | 100 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 1.5 hour(s) | Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo (2nd generation) recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WI-1000X | Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo (2nd generation) |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000X | Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo (2nd generation) |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WI-1000X | Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo (2nd generation) |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | Charging case, micro-USB cable, 4 pairs of ear tips (XS, small, medium, large), 4 pairs of ear wings (XS/S/M/L sizes) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 18 months |
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