Sony WI-1000X vs. Philips TAA5205BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Philips TAA5205BK. 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. Philips TAA5205BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X Philips TAA5205BK
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 6 cm
Width - 8.7 cm
Depth - 3.5 cm
Weight 71 g 86.6 g Sony WI-1000X are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Gold Black
Protection - Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7
Design - Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-1000X Philips TAA5205BK
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 5.1 Philips TAA5205BK 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), 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 -
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 Philips TAA5205BK.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 22 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9 mm 6 mm Sony WI-1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Philips TAA5205BK.
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X Philips TAA5205BK
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 Philips TAA5205BK
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Philips TAA5205BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C charge cable
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X Philips TAA5205BK
Features Vibrating call alert -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Philips TAA5205BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAA5205BK.
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 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Standby Time 100 hours -
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAA5205BK recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X Philips TAA5205BK
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Philips TAA5205BK
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony WI-1000X Philips TAA5205BK
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, charging case, USB-C cable, earhook kit
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - 2-year warranty
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