Sony WI-1000X vs. Philips TAE1205BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Philips TAE1205BK. 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 TAE1205BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X Philips TAE1205BK
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 2.25 cm
Width - 1.4 cm
Weight 71 g 35 g Philips TAE1205BK are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Gold Black
Protection - Waterproof, sweat-resistant, 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 Philips TAE1205BK
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 Philips TAE1205BK 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 TAE1205BK.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW 108.5 dB Philips TAE1205BK have higher sensitivity than Sony WI-1000X.
Impedance 22 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 9 mm PET - 8 mm Sony WI-1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Philips TAE1205BK.
Magnet Material - NdFeB
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X Philips TAE1205BK
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000X Philips TAE1205BK
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Answer/end, play/pause, reject call
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Philips TAE1205BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C charge cable - 61.8 cm
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X Philips TAE1205BK
Features Vibrating call alert -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Philips TAE1205BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAE1205BK.
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
Standby Time 100 hours -
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X Philips TAE1205BK
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Philips TAE1205BK
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
USB
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony WI-1000X Philips TAE1205BK
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds USB-C charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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