Beats X vs. Sony WI-1000X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Beats X and Sony WI-1000X. 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

Beats X vs. Sony WI-1000X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Beats X Sony WI-1000X
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight - 71 g
Colour White | Black | Satin silver | Blue | Grey | Matt silver | Matte gold | Red, defiant black Black | Gold
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Beats X Sony WI-1000X
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - neckband
Headphones Technology - Balanced armature / dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Sony WI-1000X have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Beats X.
Bluetooth Profiles - 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
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WI-1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Noise Isolating Yes - Beats X are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX
Frequency Response - 3 - 40000 Hz
Sensitivity - 101 dB/mW
Impedance - 22 Ohm
Diaphragm - 9 mm
Features Apple W1 chip, Fast Fuel technology -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Beats X Sony WI-1000X
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Beats X Sony WI-1000X
Controls Volume, answer/end Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Beats X Sony WI-1000X
Cable Type USB charge cable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Beats X Sony WI-1000X
Features - Vibrating call alert
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Beats X Sony WI-1000X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 13 hour(s) Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Beats X.
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
Standby Time - 100 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Beats X Sony WI-1000X
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Beats X Sony WI-1000X
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
OTHERS Beats X Sony WI-1000X
Included Accessories Carrying case, 4 ear tips, removable secure fit wingtips Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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