Sony WI-1000X vs. Sony WI-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Sony WI-1000XM2. 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 WI-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-1000XM2
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 71 g 58 g Sony WI-1000XM2 are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Gold Black | Silver
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 Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-1000XM2
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear - neckband
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / dynamic Balanced armature / dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WI-1000XM2 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 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 Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX
Frequency Response 3 - 40000 Hz 3 - 40000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW 101 dB/mW Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 22 Ohm 22 Ohm
Diaphragm 9 mm 9 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-1000XM2
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 Sony WI-1000XM2
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-1000XM2
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
USB charge cable
Cable Length 1 m 1 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-1000XM2
Features Vibrating call alert Vibrating call alert
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-1000XM2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 13 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
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 ON): up to 10 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours
Standby Time 100 hours 100 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-1000XM2
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-1000XM2
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-1000XM2
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds 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 iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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