Sony WI-1000X vs. Beats Powerbeats High-Performance

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Beats Powerbeats High-Performance. 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. Beats Powerbeats High-Performance Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 71 g -
Colour Black | Gold Black | White | Red
Protection - Sweat-resistant, water-resistant
Design - Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-1000X Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear - over-the-ear mount
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
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) -
Noise Isolating - Yes Beats Powerbeats High-Performance are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 3 - 40000 Hz -
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 22 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9 mm -
Features - Fast Fuel technology, Apple H1 chip
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000X Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Lightning to USB cable
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Features Vibrating call alert -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Siri
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 15 hour(s) Beats Powerbeats High-Performance 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
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Standby Time 100 hours -
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
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 Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds Carrying case, ear tips with four size options
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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