Deciding on whether to buy a product like SONY WI-1000XB.CE7 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones or perhaps BOSE SoundSport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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SONY WI-1000XB.CE7 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones vs BOSE SoundSport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

SONY WI-1000XB.CE7 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones specs

SONY WI-1000XB.CE7 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones
 BOSE SoundSport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones specs

BOSE SoundSport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
Type: In-ear

Type: In-ear

Colour: Black

Colour: Black

CONNECTIVITY

CONNECTIVITY

Jack: L-shaped gold-plated 3.5 mm jack

Bluetooth: Bluetooth with NFC

Bluetooth: Yes (Version 4.1) with NFC

Bluetooth / wireless range: 10 m

Bluetooth / wireless range: Approx. 10 m

DESIGN FEATURES
DESIGN FEATURES

True wireless: Yes

Neckband: Yes

Ear tip wings: Yes

Acoustic system: Closed

Resistance: Sweat & water resistant

Detachable cable: Yes

Earpad / ear tip material: Silicone

Cable length: 1 m

NOISE REDUCTION
Other features: Battery indicator: blue, red, green and yellow LEDs

SMART / LIFESTYLE

Passive noise-isolating: No

Active noise-cancelling: No

App: Sony music centre:
– Customise compatible new Sony headphones to your liking
– Quick connect to your smartphone following a guide

CONTROLS
App compatibility: – iOS
– Android

NOISE REDUCTION

Microphone: Yes

Volume control: Yes

Passive noise-isolating: Yes

Remote control: No

Active noise-cancelling: Yes

Control compatibility: – iOS
– Android

Controllable noise-cancelling: Yes

Control positioning: In-line

Quick attention mode: Yes

POWER
CONTROLS

Battery: Yes, internal Lithium-Ion

Microphone: Yes

Battery life: Up to 6 hours

Volume control: Yes

Charging time: 2 hours

Remote control: Yes

GENERAL
Control compatibility: – iOS
– Android
– Most devices with Bluetooth

Control positioning: In-line

Box contents: – Bose SoundSport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
– USB cable
– Carry case
– Stayhear Tips (Small / large)

SOUND FEATURES

Weight: 23 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Driver type: Hybrid drivers

Frequency response : 3 – 40,000 Hz

Impedance: 22 Ohms

Sensitivity: 101 dB

POWER

Battery: Yes, internal Lithium-ion

Price: £199

Price: £114

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.9 / 10

Review Score: 8.6 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy SONY WI-1000XB.CE7 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones or BOSE SoundSport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 567 products in the same category as SONY WI-1000XB.CE7 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones, which is the Headphones category. Of these 567 products the average price was £86.63, the most expensive was £390 and the cheapest was just £3.97. We then looked at the price of the 567 in the same as the BOSE SoundSport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, which of course the average was £86.63, top price was £390 and cheapest £3.97.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Sony and Bose, the average was £414.71 for Sony, £344.69 for Bose. The max for each was £13999/£1799.85 and minimum was £7.49/£24.99

Price analysis of SONY WI-1000XB.CE7 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Price analysis of BOSE SoundSport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

  • SONY WI-1000XB.CE7 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones
  • In-ear headphones
  • Compatible with all smartphones
  • Features a microphone & remote & volume control
  • Detachable cable
  • Top features: – Wireless noise-cancellation so you can focus on your music library – 10 hours battery life so you can listen to your favourite tracks all day – Handsfree calls with vibration so you can take your calls easily – Smart auto-settings that optimize your listening settings based on your behaviours Wireless noise-cancellationThe Sony WI-1000X Neckband Noise-Cancelling Headphones features Bluetooth so you can listen to your music wirelessly with most Bluetooth compatible smartphones.On top of that, these headphones feature industry-leading wireless noise-cancelling technology, blocking out ambient noise from around you. This means you can focus on your music and nothing else.10 hours of batteryTo make sure you plenty of listening time, the Sony WI1000x have up to 10 hours of battery life with noise cancellation active. This means you can use them during the day and most of the night, then charge at bed time.Handsfree callsWith the in-built vibration, the portable Sony Wireless Headphones will alert you with incoming calls and you can answer them handsfree. This means you can carry on with your tasks without having to take the headphones off.Smart auto-settingsThe smart auto-settings automatically optimises the listening settings based on the way you listen. This means the WI1000x give you the best possible sound when you’re listening to your favourite tunes.With Hybrid drivers, you can enjoy your music with a balance of both deep and dynamic bass and bright treble without having to do anything to the sound.Please note: Industry-leading wireless noise-cancellation as of August 31st 2017. According to research by Sony Corporation, measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines. In truly wireless style noise-cancelling headphones market.
  • Product codes: 4548736055780
  • BOSE SoundSport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
  • In-ear headphones
  • Suitable for sports
  • True wireless: works with all Bluetooth devices
  • Features a microphone & volume control
  • Sweat & water resistant
  • Top features: – Listen to music while working out with wireless Bluetooth – Designed to withstand your work out with sweat and water resistance – Get the most out of your music with 6 hours of battery Listen to music while working out Quickly and easily transmit your music from your phone, MP3 or tablet with a wireless Bluetooth connection. Perfect for working out, a wireless connection means you can exercise without worrying about your wires getting in your way. To make the most of every song, the audio is optimised for any volume. The EQ enhances clarity, so that the entire sound spectrum has a lifelike, crisp reproduction. Designed to withstand your workout Conforming to the shape of your ears so that everything remains in place no matter how active you get, the Bose SoundSport Headphones feature innovative StayHear tips. Including two different sizes depending on your ears, you can make sure that the fit is perfect for you. Designed and finished with hydrophobic speaker elements, you can rest assured that no sweat or water will get in to damage anything. Made complete with extra-durable cables and connectors, you can be sure that the SoundSport Headphones can keep up with the pace of your workout. Get the most out of your music Whether you’re on a long run or want to cycle for miles, the SoundSport Headphones have up to 6 hours of wireless battery life so that you don’t have to worry about running out of music. Enjoy music from a variety of devices with multi-point support, which allows seamless switching between music devices, as well as a connection to two mobile devices at the same time. You can also use apps like Skype or FaceTime with ease.
  • Product codes: 17817731355

What’s better SONY WI-1000XB.CE7 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones or BOSE SoundSport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones?

There are obviously a number of differences between SONY WI-1000XB.CE7 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones and BOSE SoundSport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £199 cost of SONY WI-1000XB.CE7 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones is closer to the expectation you had than the £114 pricep point of BOSE SoundSport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between SONY WI-1000XB.CE7 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones and BOSE SoundSport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that SONY WI-1000XB.CE7 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas BOSE SoundSport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Headphones as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



SONY WI-1000XB.CE7 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones



Rating:
8.70 out of
10