In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Microsoft Surface Earbuds. 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 | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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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 | - | Charging case: 7.5 cm x 3.32 cm x 2.5 cm / 40 g Earbud: 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm x 1.99 cm / 7.2 g |
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| Colour | Black | Gold | Glacier | |
| Protection | - | Waterproof, IPX4 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000X | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | Ear-bud | |
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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) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | SBC, aptX | |
| 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 Microsoft Surface Earbuds. |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 9 mm | 13.6 mm | Microsoft Surface Earbuds have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000X. |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000X | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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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 | - | 2 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000X | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | Sony WI-1000X | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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| 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 | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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| Features | Vibrating call alert | - | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000X | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Earbuds. |
| 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 7 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) | - |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WI-1000X | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000X | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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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 | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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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 to USB-A cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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