Sony WI-1000XM2 vs. Belkin SoundForm Play

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000XM2 and Belkin SoundForm Play. 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-1000XM2 vs. Belkin SoundForm Play Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000XM2 Belkin SoundForm Play
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 58 g 64 g Sony WI-1000XM2 are lighter than Sony WI-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Black | Silver Blue | Pink | Midnight | Cloud
Protection - Weatherproof, IPX5, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-1000XM2 Belkin SoundForm Play
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 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Belkin SoundForm Play have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-1000XM2.
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 -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC)
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 6 mm Sony WI-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than Belkin SoundForm Play.
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000XM2 Belkin SoundForm Play
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000XM2 Belkin SoundForm Play
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, skip track, answer call
CABLE Sony WI-1000XM2 Belkin SoundForm Play
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
USB charge cable
USB-C cable
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000XM2 Belkin SoundForm Play
Features Vibrating call alert -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000XM2 Belkin SoundForm Play
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Belkin SoundForm Play.
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
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 38 hours
Standby Time 100 hours -
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000XM2 Belkin SoundForm Play
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WI-1000XM2 Belkin SoundForm Play
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 silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C cable, wireless charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone iPhone, Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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