Sony WI-1000X vs. Panasonic RZ-B100W

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Panasonic RZ-B100W. 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. Panasonic RZ-B100W Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X Panasonic RZ-B100W
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 1.8 cm
Width - 4.5 cm
Depth - 1.8 cm
Weight 71 g 5 g Panasonic RZ-B100W are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 4.5 cm x 1.8 cm x 1.8 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 4.9 cm x 2.6 cm x 5.5 cm / 39 g
Colour Black | Gold Black | White
Protection - Sweat-resistant
Recommended Use 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 Panasonic RZ-B100W
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 5.0 Panasonic RZ-B100W 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 SBC, AAC
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 -
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 Panasonic RZ-B100W.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 22 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9 mm 13 mm Panasonic RZ-B100W have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000X.
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X Panasonic RZ-B100W
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000X Panasonic RZ-B100W
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Panasonic RZ-B100W
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 0.24 m
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X Panasonic RZ-B100W
Features Vibrating call alert -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Panasonic RZ-B100W
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 40 mAh
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Panasonic RZ-B100W.
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 (with included charging case): up to 16 hours
Standby Time 100 hours -
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X Panasonic RZ-B100W
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Panasonic RZ-B100W
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WI-1000X Panasonic RZ-B100W
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds -
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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