Sony WI-1000X vs. Fairphone

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Fairphone. 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. Fairphone Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X Fairphone
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 71 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case with earphones: 6.04 cm x 2.47 cm x 5.4 cm / 46 g
Colour Black | Gold Black
Protection - Splashproof, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
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 Fairphone
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.3 Fairphone 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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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) -
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 101 dB +/- 3dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 22 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 9 mm 10 mm Fairphone have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000X.
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X Fairphone
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Fairphone microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000X Fairphone
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Fairphone
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
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Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X Fairphone
Features Vibrating call alert Touch control, wear detection
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Fairphone
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 45 mAh
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 5 hours Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Fairphone.
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 180 days Fairphone have longer standby time than Sony WI-1000X.
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 1.5 hours Fairphone recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X.
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X Fairphone
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Fairphone
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 Fairphone
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds 3 pairs of ear tips, charging case (500 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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