Sony WI-1000X vs. Sony WI-C300

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Sony WI-C300. 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 WI-C300 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-C300
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 71 g 15 g Sony WI-C300 are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Gold Black | White
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 WI-C300
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 4.2 Sony WI-C300 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), Headset Profile (HSP), 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 - 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 20 - 22000 Hz Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sony WI-C300.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 22 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9 mm 9 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-C300
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Technology Electret condenser 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.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-C300
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, power on/off
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-C300
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-C300
Features Vibrating call alert -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-C300
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 WI-C300.
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 200 hours Sony WI-C300 have longer standby time than Sony WI-1000X.
Voltage Provided - 3.7 / 5 V
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Sony WI-C300 recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X.
Power Consumption - 0.7 Watt
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-C300
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz 2.4GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-C300
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
OTHERS Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-C300
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds 3 pairs of hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (S, M, L)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone Mac, Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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