Sony WI-C400 vs. Sony WI-1000X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-C400 and Sony WI-1000X. 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-C400 vs. Sony WI-1000X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-C400 Sony WI-1000X
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 35 g 71 g Sony WI-C400 are lighter than Sony WI-C400 headphones.
Colour Black Black | Gold
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-C400 Sony WI-1000X
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - behind-the-neck mount In-ear - neckband
Headphones Technology Dynamic Balanced armature / 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, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WI-1000X 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 8 - 22000 Hz 3 - 40000 Hz Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sony WI-C400.
Sensitivity - 101 dB/mW
Impedance - 22 Ohm
Diaphragm 9 mm 9 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WI-C400 Sony WI-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 WI-1000X
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Sony WI-C400 Sony WI-1000X
Cable Type USB cable - 50 m Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sony WI-C400 Sony WI-1000X
Features Vibrating call alert Vibrating call alert
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-C400 Sony WI-1000X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 13 hour(s) Sony WI-C400 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WI-1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 17 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours
Standby Time - 100 hours
Charging Time 4.5 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Sony WI-1000X recharge faster than Sony WI-C400.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-C400 Sony WI-1000X
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-C400 Sony WI-1000X
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
OTHERS Sony WI-C400 Sony WI-1000X
Included Accessories - 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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