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
34 Overall Score
Price $55
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average battery (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
- Below average mic (35th percentile)
What owners think
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 | voice assistant |
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WI-XB400 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ | Soundcore Soundcore P31i | SoundPEATS H3 H3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | Dynamic | Dynamic | hybrid | Dynamic Driver | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 15 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 7 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 26 | 24 | 54 | 50 | 37 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP57 | IP57 | IP55 | IP55 | IPX5 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | - | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WI-XB400 | 29 | 34.9 | 33.5 | 49.9 | 27.3 | 71.4 | 39 | 59.2 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 98.7 | 91.6 | 71.7 | 93.4 | 99.6 | 86.7 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.7 | 79.8 | 98.7 | 89.1 | 74.7 | 71.4 | 97.8 | 99.7 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.7 | 95.5 | 71.4 | 99.3 | 86.7 |
| Soundcore Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.3 | 96.8 | 91 | 96.3 | 93.4 | 71.4 | 85 | 86.7 |
| SoundPEATS H3 H3 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.8 | 79.8 | 71.4 | 90.2 | 94.4 |
Price
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