In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd 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 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Product Generation | - | 3rd generation | |
| Height | - | 3.079 cm | |
| Width | - | 1.826 cm | |
| Depth | - | 1.921 cm | |
| Weight | 71 g | 4.28 g | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 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 with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | Ear-bud | |
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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 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd 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 | - | Sony WI-1000X 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 H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000X | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Beamforming | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000X | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Sony WI-1000X | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB-C to Lightning cable | |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WI-1000X | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Features | Vibrating call alert | - | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri | |
| Sensors | - | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | |
| Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000X | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd 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: up to 6 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours |
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| Standby Time | 100 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | - | |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WI-1000X | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000X | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd 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 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd 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 | Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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