Sony WI-1000X vs. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Apple AirPods Pro (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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WI-1000X vs. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation - 2nd generation
Height - 3.09 cm
Width - 2.18 cm
Depth - 2.4 cm
Weight 71 g 5.3 g Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g
Colour Black | Gold White
Protection - Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-1000X Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / 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 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 -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX Adaptive EQ
Frequency Response 3 - 40000 Hz -
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 22 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9 mm -
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 WI-1000X Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Beamforming
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000X Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C to Lightning cable
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Features Vibrating call alert -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Siri
Sensors - Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation).
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 (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
Standby Time 100 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
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 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 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
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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