Sony WI-1000X vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ. 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. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 2.2 cm
Width - 2.4 cm
Depth - 2.7 cm
Weight 71 g 8 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 7.7 cm x 2.6 cm x 4 cm / 50 g
Earbud: 2.4 cm x 2.7 cm x 2.2 cm / 8 g
Colour Black | Gold Black
Body Material - Aluminium, silicone, polymer
Protection - Splashproof, dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, IP54
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ 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, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 3 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW 107 dB Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ have higher sensitivity than Sony WI-1000X.
Impedance 22 Ohm 17 Ohm
Diaphragm 9 mm 6.88 mm Sony WI-1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ.
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C to USB-A cable - 50 cm
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Features Vibrating call alert -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 85 mAh
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 7.5 hour(s) Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ.
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 (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6.5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7.5 hours
Standby Time 100 hours -
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
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), Comply ear tips, charging case (340 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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