Sony WI-C400 vs. Sony WF-1000X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WI-C400 and Sony WF-1000X. 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-C400 vs. Sony WF-1000X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-C400 Sony WF-1000X
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Height - 4.26 cm
Width - 10.3 cm
Depth - 2.45 cm
Weight 35 g 6.8 g Sony WF-1000X are lighter than Sony WI-C400 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 10.3 cm x 4.26 cm x 2.45 cm / 70 g
Headphones: 6.8 g
Colour Black Gold | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-C400 Sony WF-1000X
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - behind-the-neck mount In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
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
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 8 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WI-C400 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000X.
Diaphragm 9 mm 6 mm Sony WI-C400 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000X.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WI-C400 Sony WF-1000X
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-C400 Sony WF-1000X
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Sony WI-C400 Sony WF-1000X
Cable Type USB cable - 50 m USB cable
FEATURES Sony WI-C400 Sony WF-1000X
Features Vibrating call alert -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-C400 Sony WF-1000X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sony WI-C400 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 3 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Standby Time - 35 hours
Charging Time 4.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000X recharge faster than Sony WI-C400.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-C400 Sony WF-1000X
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-C400 Sony WF-1000X
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) -
OTHERS Sony WI-C400 Sony WF-1000X
Included Accessories - Charging case, 4 pairs of long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L), 2 pairs of Fitting Supporters, 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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