In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Belkin SoundForm Flow. 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 | Belkin SoundForm Flow |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Weight | 71 g | - | |
Colour | Black | Gold | Black | White | |
Protection | - | Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000X | Belkin SoundForm Flow |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / dynamic | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Belkin SoundForm Flow 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) | Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) | |
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 Belkin SoundForm Flow. |
Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | - | |
Impedance | 22 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 9 mm | 12 mm | Belkin SoundForm Flow have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000X. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet | |
Features | - | HearThrough |
MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000X | Belkin SoundForm Flow |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Dual beamforming | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Belkin SoundForm Flow microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 4 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000X | Belkin SoundForm Flow |
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Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, HearThrough, voice assistant, ANC mode |
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CABLE | Sony WI-1000X | Belkin SoundForm Flow |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB-C charge cable | |
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Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
FEATURES | Sony WI-1000X | Belkin SoundForm Flow |
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Features | Vibrating call alert | LED indicator | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
Sensors | - | Touch control |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000X | Belkin SoundForm Flow |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Belkin SoundForm Flow. |
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 off): up to 7 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 31 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 5 hours Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 3 hours |
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Standby Time | 100 hours | - | |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Belkin SoundForm Flow recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X. |
WIRELESS LINK | Sony WI-1000X | Belkin SoundForm Flow |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000X | Belkin SoundForm Flow |
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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 | Belkin SoundForm Flow |
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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 | Charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Chrome OS, Mac, Windows | |
Compliant Standards | - | FCC, RoHS, REACH, Qi | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year EMEA and ANZ: limited warranty - 2 years |