Sony WF-1000X vs. Bose SoundSport Free

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WF-1000X and Bose SoundSport Free. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WF-1000X vs. Bose SoundSport Free Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000X Bose SoundSport Free
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 4.26 cm -
Width 10.3 cm -
Depth 2.45 cm -
Weight 6.8 g 18 g Sony WF-1000X are lighter than Sony WF-1000X headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 10.3 cm x 4.26 cm x 2.45 cm / 70 g
Headphones: 6.8 g
Headphones: 2.56 cm x 3.05 cm x 3.2 cm / 9.1 g
Charging case: 10.2 cm x 4.83 cm x 3.81 cm / 79.4 g
Colour Gold | Black Black | Midnight blue | Bright orange | Ultraviolet
Protection - Weatherproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Design - Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000X Bose SoundSport Free
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
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 -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WF-1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Diaphragm 6 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000X Bose SoundSport Free
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000X Bose SoundSport Free
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony WF-1000X Bose SoundSport Free
Cable Type USB cable -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000X Bose SoundSport Free
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Bose SoundSport Free lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000X.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 3 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 15 hours
Standby Time 35 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 2 hours Sony WF-1000X recharge faster than Sony WF-1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WF-1000X Bose SoundSport Free
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
OTHERS Sony WF-1000X Bose SoundSport Free
Included Accessories Charging case, 4 pairs of long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L), 2 pairs of Fitting Supporters, 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds USB cable, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone
Compliant Standards - IPX4, NMB-3 Class B, CAN ICES-3 Class B, Directive 2014/53/EU
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