Sony WI-C300 vs. Sony WI-XB400

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WI-C300 and Sony WI-XB400. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WI-C300 vs. Sony WI-XB400 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-C300 Sony WI-XB400
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 15 g 21 g Sony WI-C300 are lighter than Sony WI-C300 headphones.
Colour Black | White Black | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-C300 Sony WI-XB400
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - behind-the-neck mount
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WI-XB400 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-C300.
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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Extra Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WI-C300 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WI-XB400.
Diaphragm 9 mm 12 mm Sony WI-XB400 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-C300.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Magnetic ear buds
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sony WI-C300 Sony WI-XB400
Type On-cable On-cable
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-C300 Sony WI-XB400
Controls Volume, power on/off Multiple function button
CABLE Sony WI-C300 Sony WI-XB400
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Sony WI-C300 Sony WI-XB400
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-C300 Sony WI-XB400
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 15 hour(s) Sony WI-XB400 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WI-C300.
Standby Time 200 hours 200 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Voltage Provided 3.7 / 5 V -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sony WI-C300 recharge faster than Sony WI-C300.
Power Consumption 0.7 Watt -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-C300 Sony WI-XB400
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-C300 Sony WI-XB400
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WI-C300 Sony WI-XB400
Included Accessories 3 pairs of hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (S, M, L) Ear-buds
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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