In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II. 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 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Weight | 71 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Earbud: 1.73 cm x 2.24 cm x 3.05 cm / 6.24 g Charging case: 5.94 cm x 2.67 cm x 6.63 cm / 59.8 g |
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Colour | Black | Gold | Triple black | |
Body Material | - | Plastic | |
Protection | - | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 9.14 m | Sony WI-1000X have a greater operating distance than Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II. |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000X | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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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 5.3 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 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 | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones 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 | - | |
Frequency Response | 3 - 40000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | - | |
Impedance | 22 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 9 mm | - | |
Features | - | ActiveSense technology, Aware Mode, Quiet Mode |
MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000X | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 4 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000X | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume |
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CABLE | Sony WI-1000X | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30.5 cm | |
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Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
FEATURES | Sony WI-1000X | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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Features | Vibrating call alert | Touch control | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000X | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | 6 hours | Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II. |
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 (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
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Standby Time | 100 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 1 hour | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X. |
WIRELESS LINK | Sony WI-1000X | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000X | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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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 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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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), 3 pairs of stability bands (1, 2, 3), USB-C to USB-A cable (30.5 cm) | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 |