my perspective on this review is solely based on comparison to the headset these were meant to replace. i had a pair of aukey ep-b60 that i loved. i felt the audio quality was good for what i needed, from phone calls to music to podcasts, etc. they were comfortable to wear for extended periods of time, they fit my ear comfortably (i have bad luck with earbuds either refusing to stay seated or hurting my ears after a short amount of time), they were not true wireless (i hate those), they were charged via usb-c. just loved them. but they were discontinued and when mine finally started to fail, i was left in a lurch. so i tried a couple similar styles of headsets, which lead me to the Sony WI-XB400.
first off, kudos to sony for even offering this style or earbud headphones. true wireless dominates the market and i had a hard time even finding companies i recognize who had even one option like this. i prefer to have the buds connected so i don't lose one, and can just let them hang when not in use and don't have to keep track of each ear piece. i like being able to charge it with the same cable i charge my phone with (or any USB-C cable), and not have to ALSO keep track of a case and its charge (which also costs like half the price of the earbuds, if replacement cases are even offered.)
i tried the beats flex and hated them. they sounded awful (or i guess, they just sounded too different from my aukeys.) the audio hurt my ears as did the earbuds themselves. there was so much cord noise. they were more expensive than these sony's or what i paid for the aukey's. it was a hard pass. i returned them and i kept looking.
the Sony WI-XB400 seems to be a winner. they have a sound that is pretty close to how my aukey's sounded. while these do not have the little nub that hooks into your ear crevasse to hold the earbud in place like the aukeys, i none the less found the caps to be comfortable, non-irritating, and stayed put. while i don't think they are AS comfortable as the aukeys, i can nevertheless wear them for a long time without noticing them, hurting my ears, or needing to reach up to reinsert them constantly. i've had no problems charging them and they've lasted all day. no problems connecting to my devices. the cord noise is minimal, especially if the cord is seated perfectly on your neck. the voice cues are nice (hearing how much battery is left is a nice touch) but also a bit unnecessary.
the following is not necessarily negatives as much as nitpicks. none of these are deal breakers for me, just some nice to haves:
the cord is very long. to be honest, too long. they almost reach bellow my sternum when they are hanging around my neck. i've almost hit them on the stove burner or dipped them into dirty dish water. they do not need to be this long.
the magnets that connect the buds together when around your neck are very weak. they separate too easily and are unwieldy trying to get them to snap together while they're dangling.
you need to manually turn on and off the headset by holding down the play button. my aukeys would turn off and pause the media when stuck together. these do nothing. i think at the very least pausing the audio with you remove the earbuds and join the magnets would be a good feature. i DO like the power on and off switch in some cases, it's nice to know they won't switch on if i stick them in my pocket. it's just difficult to know if the headset is on or off without putting them back on and holding the power button and waiting the the voice to tell you.
the play/power button is the exact same as the volume down button on the controls, just a slightly different size. bad bad bad design. i appreciate that you can find the buttons by feel alone, but the volume down button feels exactly the same as the pause button. you have to take an extra beat to make sure it's the button you need before pressing it. very annoying. making the power button even just like a hollow circle would be so useful.
those issues aside, i am really happy with these earbuds. i still prefer my aukeys and am sad they no longer make them, but these are so far the next best thing. i cannot speak on their durability but i am hoping to get a good run out of them
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| connectivity tech | Bluetooth | Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Wireless | Wireless |
| headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear |
| connector type | wireless | — | wireless | usb-c,wireless | wireless | — |
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WI-XB400
Go-anywhere sound with EXTRA BASS
Wireless In-ear Extra Bass Headphones
Love the bass
EXTRA BASS enhances all your low-end frequencies, lifting every track with wave after wave of thundering rhythm. Just touch the button to get started.
Up to 15 hours of battery life
With up to 15 hours of playback when fully charged, you can listen to your favorite playlists and podcasts all through the day.
Power up with quick charge
When your battery runs low, just 10 minutes of charging gets you up to 60 minutes of playback. This means that even if you're in a rush, you'll soon be ready to get the music going again. If you have more time, you can charge the battery to full in just three hours.
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Go wireless with BLUETOOTH
Connect to your device wirelessly and enjoy flawless, interruption-free listening.
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Magnetic buds for easy carrying
The earbuds feature built-in magnets to attach to one another for tangle-free carrying and storage.
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Free yourself with behind-the-neck design
Comfortable, lightweight and keeps your headphones out of the way.
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Portable & flexible for more comfortable listening
Soft, flexible, and lightweight. Listen in comfort, anytime, anywhere.
1 BLUETOOTH 2 Tangle-free 3 Behind-the-neck design 4 Comfortable listening
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One-touch hands-free calling
Touch the multi-function button and you'll be ready to get the conversation started.
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12mm driver units for clear, punchy sound.
Dynamic audio performance with deep bass, crisp treble, and outstanding clarity.
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Voice assistant at your service
Check the weather, get the latest news and more using just your voice.
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They're Fantastic!
I've recently found myself using neckband earbuds more often, and I picked myself up a pair of Sony WI-C200 earbuds. They were great, but they didn't have the punch I was looking for in my "on-the-go" earbuds. Because of this, I picked up a pair of these earbuds, the Sony WI-XB400.They fit great in my strangely shaped ears, they fit around my abnormally huge neck well enough to suffice, and their sound is EXACTLY what I was looking for.Sony's EXTRA BASS lineup of audio has always carried a reputation of "punchy bass without sacrificing other aspects of sound quality" for me. I've always been able to get aggressive bass from Sony's EXTRA BASS lineup of headphones, but never have seen a sacrifice in mids or highs as a result.These earbuds are no different. Their soundstage is clear, well-balanced, and crisp, with some seriously spicy lows that I love.For an on-the-go earbud, I would recommend these to anybody. They sound fantastic, they fit great, their battery life could be better but it's definitely acceptable, they're comfortable, and they seem to be built very rugged. Sony has a fan in me for these earbuds! I will use these until they crap out for sure, then probably buy another set.(P.S. Forgive my ugly mug in the photos 😂)
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