In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX. 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 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 3.48 cm | |
| Width | - | 2.25 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.27 cm | |
| Weight | 71 g | 6 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 6.62 cm x 2.21 cm x 4.8 cm / 53 g Earbud: 2.25 cm x 2.27 cm x 3.48 cm / 6 g |
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| Colour | Black | Gold | Anthracite oxygen | Anthracite black | Gold tone | |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium, silicone, polymer, tempered glass | |
| Protection | - | IP57 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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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 5.2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 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 EX. |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | 107 dB | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have higher sensitivity than Sony WI-1000X. |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 9 mm | 9.2 mm | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000X. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | Condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Omni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | Sony WI-1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB-C to USB-A cable - 50 cm | |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WI-1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Features | Vibrating call alert | - | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
| Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 70 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | 8 hours | Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX. |
| 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 28 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours |
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| Standby Time | 100 hours | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 1.5 hours | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WI-1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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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 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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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 | 4 pairs of silicone ear tips, charging case (380 mAh), Comply ear tips, USB-C to USB-A cable (0.5 m) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Android tablet | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP57 | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 3 years |
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