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.
form factor in-ear
Wireless Yes
battery life hours 15
36 Overall Score
Price $55
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong social proof (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average battery (26th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
The proof
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 | Soundcore P31i | Google Pixel Buds Pro | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | Nothing Ear (3) | JBL Live Beam 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 6.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 15 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 50 | 31 | 54 | 19 | 48 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP55 | IPX4 | IP55 | Water-Resistant | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | - | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WI-XB400 | 32 | 44.8 | 35 | 58.7 | 26.2 | 73.3 | 50.1 | 65.9 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90.8 | 97.5 | 92.1 | 97.4 | 94.7 | 73.3 | 87.8 | 89.8 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 97.5 | 84.2 | 81.5 | 93.8 | 86 | 73.3 | 95.8 | 89.8 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 92.1 | 99.8 | 96.5 | 73.3 | 99.4 | 89.8 |
| Nothing Ear (3) Compare | 93.8 | 97.5 | 73.4 | 93.8 | 78.9 | 94.6 | 100 | 80.7 |
| JBL Live Beam 3 Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 92.1 | 83.1 | 95.4 | 94.6 | 98.1 | 80.7 |
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