Sony WI-1000X vs. Sony WI-XB400

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Sony WI-XB400. 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-XB400 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-XB400
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 71 g 21 g Sony WI-XB400 are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Gold Black | Blue
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 Sony WI-XB400
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear - behind-the-neck mount
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WI-XB400 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC SBC, AAC
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 Extra Bass
Frequency Response 3 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sony WI-XB400.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 22 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9 mm 12 mm Sony WI-XB400 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000X.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Magnetic ear buds
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-XB400
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-XB400
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Multiple function button
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-XB400
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-XB400
Features Vibrating call alert -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-XB400
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 15 hour(s) Sony WI-XB400 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WI-1000X.
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
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Standby Time 100 hours 200 hours Sony WI-XB400 have longer standby time than Sony WI-1000X.
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sony WI-XB400 recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-XB400
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-XB400
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-XB400
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds Ear-buds
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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