Sony WI-XB400
The 12mm drivers deliver a bass-forward sound signature, backed by a practical 15-hour battery and quick charging that provides 60 minutes of playback from a 10-minute charge. The flexible, lightweight neckband design with magnetic earbuds makes it easy to carry and wear all day without fatigue. This is best for budget-conscious commuters who prioritize long battery life and a secure fit over noise isolation.
Snapshot
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | neckband |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Size | 12 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Codecs | Sony Wi-Xb400 Headphones Wireless Neck-Band Calls/Music USB, W128298864 (Neck-Band Calls/Music USB Type-C Bluetooth Black) |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 15 |
| Charge Time | 3 |
| Fast Charging | 10min charge = 60min of playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WI-XB400 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Soundcore P31i | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Nothing Ear (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 15 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 26 | 24 | 50 | 31 | 19 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP57 | IP57 | IP55 | IPX4 | Water-Resistant |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | - | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WI-XB400 | 31.8 | 44 | 35 | 57.8 | 26 | 73.8 | 49.3 | 66.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 98.9 | 93.5 | 76.9 | 94.7 | 99.7 | 90.3 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 97.4 | 83.9 | 98.9 | 91.5 | 79.2 | 94.7 | 99.7 | 99.4 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90.6 | 97.5 | 91.9 | 97.4 | 94.2 | 73.8 | 87.5 | 90.3 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 97.4 | 83.9 | 81.4 | 93.8 | 84.9 | 73.8 | 95.8 | 98.3 |
| Nothing Ear (3) Compare | 93.5 | 97.5 | 73.3 | 93.8 | 77.8 | 94.7 | 100 | 81.4 |