In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000XM2 and Anker SoundBuds Slim+. 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-1000XM2 | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 58 g | 16 g | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ are lighter than Sony WI-1000XM2 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Silver | Black | |
| Protection | - | IPX5, water-resistant | |
| 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-1000XM2 | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ |
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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 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 | Sony WI-1000XM2 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Anker SoundBuds Slim+. |
| 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, LDAC | aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WI-1000XM2 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 - 20000 Hz | Sony WI-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Anker SoundBuds Slim+. |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 9 mm | 6 mm | Sony WI-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than Anker SoundBuds Slim+. |
| Features | - | Bluetooth aptX technology | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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| Type | - | On-cable |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, 3-button remote |
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| CABLE | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m USB charge cable |
USB charge cable - detachable | |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ |
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| Features | Vibrating call alert | - | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | 7 hours | Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Anker SoundBuds Slim+. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours |
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| Standby Time | 100 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 1.5 hours | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ recharge faster than Sony WI-1000XM2. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ |
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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 | 4 pairs of ear tips, 2 pairs of earhooks | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 18 months Technical support - lifetime |
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