In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Bose SoundSport Free. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WI-1000X | Bose SoundSport Free |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 71 g | 18 g | Bose SoundSport Free are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | 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 |
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| Colour | Black | Gold | 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 | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000X | Bose SoundSport Free |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / 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, 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) | - | |
| 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 | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000X | Bose SoundSport Free |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000X | Bose SoundSport Free |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | Sony WI-1000X | Bose SoundSport Free |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WI-1000X | Bose SoundSport Free |
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| Features | Vibrating call alert | - | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000X | Bose SoundSport Free |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | 5 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose SoundSport Free. |
| 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 5 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 15 hours |
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| Standby Time | 100 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 2 hours | Bose SoundSport Free recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WI-1000X | Bose SoundSport Free |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000X | Bose SoundSport Free |
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| 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 | Bose SoundSport Free |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | USB cable, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case | |
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| 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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