In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and harman/kardon FLY BT. 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 | harman/kardon FLY BT |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Weight | 71 g | 17.1 g | harman/kardon FLY BT are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones. |
Colour | Black | Gold | Black | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000X | harman/kardon FLY BT |
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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 4.1 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | 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) | - | |
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 harman/kardon FLY BT. |
Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | 94 dB/mW | Sony WI-1000X have higher sensitivity than harman/kardon FLY BT. |
Impedance | 22 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 9 mm | 8.6 mm | Sony WI-1000X have a thicker diaphragm than harman/kardon FLY BT. |
MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000X | harman/kardon FLY BT |
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Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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Type | - | On-cable | |
Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000X | harman/kardon FLY BT |
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Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Sony WI-1000X | harman/kardon FLY BT |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB charge cable - detachable | |
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Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
FEATURES | Sony WI-1000X | harman/kardon FLY BT |
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Features | Vibrating call alert | - | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000X | harman/kardon FLY BT |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 110 mAh | |
Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | 8 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the harman/kardon FLY BT. |
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) | 2 hour(s) | harman/kardon FLY BT recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X. |
WIRELESS LINK | Sony WI-1000X | harman/kardon FLY BT |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000X | harman/kardon FLY BT |
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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 | harman/kardon FLY BT |
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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 | Ear tips kit | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |