Sony WI-C200 vs. Sony WI-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WI-C200 and Sony WI-1000XM2. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WI-C200 vs. Sony WI-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-C200 Sony WI-1000XM2
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 19 g 58 g Sony WI-C200 are lighter than Sony WI-C200 headphones.
Colour Black | White Black | Silver
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-C200 Sony WI-1000XM2
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - neckband
Headphones Technology Dynamic Balanced armature / dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WI-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Volume Limiting Function Yes -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 3 - 40000 Hz Sony WI-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WI-C200.
Sensitivity - 101 dB/mW
Impedance - 22 Ohm
Diaphragm 8.9 mm 9 mm Sony WI-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-C200.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WI-C200 Sony WI-1000XM2
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-C200 Sony WI-1000XM2
Controls - Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Sony WI-C200 Sony WI-1000XM2
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
USB charge cable
Cable Length - 1 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sony WI-C200 Sony WI-1000XM2
Features - Vibrating call alert
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-C200 Sony WI-1000XM2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 13 hour(s) Sony WI-C200 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WI-1000XM2.
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
Standby Time 200 hours 100 hours Sony WI-C200 have longer standby time than Sony WI-1000XM2.
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Sony WI-C200 recharge faster than Sony WI-C200.
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-C200 Sony WI-1000XM2
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony WI-C200 Sony WI-1000XM2
Included Accessories 3 pairs of earbuds Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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