Sony WI-1000X vs. Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700. 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 h.ear in 2 WI-H700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC
Weight 71 g 40 g Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700 are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Gold Greyish black
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 h.ear in 2 WI-H700
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear - behind-the-neck mount
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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), Leadership Development and Advisory Council (LDAC)
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 Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 3 - 40000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW 103 dB/mW Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700 have higher sensitivity than Sony WI-1000X.
Impedance 22 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 9 mm 9 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 50 - 8000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000X Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - L shaped - 1 m
USB cable
Cable Length 1 m 1 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700
Features Vibrating call alert Vibrating call alert
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700.
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 -
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WI-1000X Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds Ear-buds, clip
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone Android phone
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