Sony WI-1000X vs. Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud)

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In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud). 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.

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Sony WI-1000X vs. Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud)
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 71 g 5.8 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case with earphones: 38.6 g
Colour Black | Gold Black
Protection - Sweat-resistant, water-resistant
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 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud)
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 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) 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 -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) WindSmart technology
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 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud).
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW 94 dB Sony WI-1000X have higher sensitivity than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud).
Impedance 22 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 9 mm 5.8 mm Sony WI-1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud).
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud)
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 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud)
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud)
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud)
Features Vibrating call alert Voice alerts
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Additional Functions - DSP
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 60 mAh
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 6.5 hour(s) Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud).
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 6.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 19 hours
Standby Time 100 hours -
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud)
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud)
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 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud)
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (440 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - IP54
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