Sony WI-1000X vs. Sony WF-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Sony WF-1000XM4. 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. Sony WF-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-1000XM4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 71 g 41 g Sony WF-1000XM4 are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earphone: 7.3 g
Colour Black | Gold Black | Silver
Earpad Material - Polyurethane foam
Protection - Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WF-1000XM4 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) Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 3 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000XM4.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 22 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9 mm 6 mm Sony WI-1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM4.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-1000XM4
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Tap control
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-1000XM4
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-1000XM4
Features Vibrating call alert -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000XM4.
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 (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 hours
Standby Time 100 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-1000XM4
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-1000XM4
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-1000XM4
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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