Sony WI-1000X vs. Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro. 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. Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 3 cm
Width - 6.2 cm
Depth - 5.97 cm
Weight 71 g 61 g Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Gold Titanium white | Onyx black
Protection - 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 Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
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 5.0 Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 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 SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) Targeted Active Noise Cancellation
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 Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 22 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 9 mm 11 mm Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000X.
Features - PureNote drivers
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000X Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, tap control
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 60 cm
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Features Vibrating call alert HearID Technology, wear detection
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity - 55 mAh
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro.
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
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 26 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 21 hours
Standby Time 100 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
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 Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds 9 pairs of ear tips, charging case (500 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 18 months
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