Even if many consumers wait for a long time, the true wireless Bluetooth headset WF-1000X released by SONY at this year's IFA exhibition has been discussed by many consumers, and it has also received five-star evaluation from HiFi in well-known foreign magazines. When this headset is launched in Taiwan, I will bring you the relevant unpacking live broadcast and introduction of the product, so that you can have a preliminary understanding of SONY's first true wireless headset. After another two weeks of trial and listening, I can finally share with you the experience of SONY WF-1000X in terms of actual use, noise reduction effect, battery life and listening sense, so that friends who are interested in this new product can enjoy it. One more reference sample.

Two different earplugs, B3J-2100 are different in appearance and actual wearing. The silicone earplugs are larger in size, but they are more comfortable when actually wearing them. In terms of sound insulation, the two are similar.

The real phone that Xiaobian borrowed this time is a golden model. The mirrored earphone shell is designed with a translucent front shell. In terms of appearance design, it is the best one among the true wireless earphones that Xiaobian has tested. The left and right earphones are both Equipped with a microphone, which is used to collect ambient sound for noise reduction.

The WF-1000X will also launch a black color matching model. If I ask my personal preference, I will choose the gold color matching. Although the overall matching may be more difficult, it can avoid the situation that most people use black headphones.

The WF-1000X is equipped with two physical mechanical operation buttons under the left and right earphones, and the power on/off button under the left ear. In addition to long pressing the switch, it also has NC noise reduction function switching. Press it once to turn on Ai smart noise reduction (divided into ambient and general modes), and press it a third time to turn off the noise reduction function.

The multi-function button below the right earphone has music playback operations, including pause/play and fast forward/rewind functions, and a single press to answer a call. In addition, after long pressing the button, the iOS or Android voice assistant function can be turned on.

The most heated discussion among consumers about this true wireless earphone is to carry the charging case. To be honest, I also think that the charging case is too bulky, and it is not recommended to put it in the pocket of the trousers. The basic convenience of carrying is still enough. The charging box is charged using micro USB. If the charging box is single-charged, it takes 1 hour and 52 minutes. When it is charged with the earphone, it takes about 2 hours and 53 minutes. The earphone placement slot in the charging box has different directions, and has a fixed tenon design to prevent it from falling when it is opened.

After placing the earphones in the correct way, you will hear a "click" sound, and the front end of the translucent shell of the left and right earphones will light up with a red indicator light, which means that the earphones are charging.

The WF-1000X has a built-in 6mm dome-type neodymium magnet driver unit, and the earphones are closed in-ear type. The above picture is the earplugs and earhook configuration that Xiaobian used for the audition experience this time. The comfortable earplugs of L size are used, and The L size ear hooks can be replaced by everyone according to their own ear shape and wearing habits.

WF-1000X only provides Bluetooth connection mode. Users can pair by manual or NFC. The NFC induction area is located under the portable charging box and has a smart Bluetooth pairing function. Putting it in the charging box will automatically shut down and disconnect the connection, otherwise, take out the headset and it will turn on and automatically connect.

In addition, in order to make this WF-1000X play its best role, it will be used with SONY's exclusive App "Headphones Connect", which supports both iOS and Android operating systems to download and use.

After the headset is connected to the mobile phone, after opening the Headphones Connect app, it will automatically determine the model of the headset and enable the corresponding function. Later, the editor will introduce two headsets, WH-1000X and WI-1000X. Then you can see the difference. In the main screen, you can check the current power and Bluetooth connection status, and there are three function options: flexible sound control, ambient sound control and sound quality mode.

The most special feature in the app is the "elastic sound control" function. Simply put, the system can determine whether the current user is standing still, walking, running, or riding a vehicle, but don't think that this is simply judged through headphones. , but also with the mobile phone on the user, so that the application can be judged synchronously.

Users can also use the ambient sound control to perform four different noise reduction effect modes to be turned on. For example, Xiaobian’s habit is to turn on the ambient sound-voice mode when it is still, and turn on the noise reduction mode when taking a vehicle. When walking or running, turn on ambient sound - normal mode. In addition, when the user turns off the elastic sound control, they can only adjust the noise reduction, ambient sound-voice mode and normal mode.

As for the differences between these three modes, the editor will briefly explain to you below:

Noise reduction mode: When you are not flying, you can isolate ambient sound or human voice, which is suitable for use when you want to enter your personal world.

Ambient sound-voice mode: can isolate most of the ambient sound, but can hear the human voice, suitable for listening to music and really eavesdropping (mistake!)

Ambient sound - normal mode: retain most of the human voice and ambient sound, suitable for use when you want to listen to music and chat with friends (huh?)

The last thing I saw is the sound quality mode. WF-1000X provides two modes: sound quality priority and stable connection priority. The biggest difference is that AAC decoding is used for sound quality priority, and SBC decoding is used for stable connection.

When I actually wear the WF-1000X, I focus on the two experiences of comfort and stability. I believe this is also the focus of many consumers. In terms of comfort, after actually wearing the silicone and comfortable earplugs, the editor is still I like the wearing feeling of comfortable earplugs. Since the WF-1000X adopts an in-ear design, the intrusion of silicone earplugs will be slightly stronger. If there is not much difference in sound insulation, it is recommended to choose comfortable earplugs.

In terms of wearing stability, the addition of ear hooks of suitable size can indeed increase the stability when wearing. The editor also actually took the WF-1000X for jogging and simple muscle strength exercises. There are cases where the earphones fall, but if the user is a person who sweats a lot, the earphones will gradually fall off when running after sweating a lot. This point should also be explained to you, but the overall stability degree is quite satisfactory.

The stability of the Bluetooth connection, in terms of the maturity of the current Bluetooth transmission technology, the WF-1000X has not experienced disconnection of the left and right earphones, unstable connection or mutual interference. In the actual operation part, the WF-1000X can adjust the noise reduction mode, music playback or call function respectively through the operation buttons of the left and right ears. As long as you memorize the operation method, there will be basically no big problems. To operate, there are more flexible sound effects control functions, which can give full play to the smart function of this headset.

The battery life is also an item that you are very concerned about. Let’s not look at the charging box that can fully charge the earphones twice. For more than two weeks, the editor has carried out battery life tests for you under different usage conditions. The chart will be more clearly presented. During the test, the volume is 50% and the mobile phone music is played through AAC decoding. It is not difficult to see that if the flexible sound effect is used to control the smart function, with the complete noise reduction mode, the speed of battery consumption will be reduced. Too fast, there is no way to avoid it.

Listening to the WF-1000X carefully, it is not difficult to find that this headset belongs to the warmer tone setting, which also means that the mid-bass audio of the headset is richer, and the human voice is more forward. The depth of the low-frequency part is sufficient, full and solid, but the extension of the high-frequency is slightly insufficient, and the details of the high-frequency are not easy to feel. good. Overall, the sound quality of the WF-1000X is at an upper-middle level, and the musical performance is also comfortable and durable. Although the music resolution is slightly weaker, it is enough to control popular songs that are commonly heard, or music that focuses on life. .

The actual use of SONY's first true wireless headset WF-1000X, I saw the noise reduction function at the press conference, which really aroused the editor's high interest. It is indeed very unexpected for SONY to be able to provide noise reduction for such a lightweight headset. , Although I hope to use this headset for a long time on the plane, it turns out to be a bit reluctant. However, the WF-1000X is quite pleasing in terms of appearance design, wearing comfort and stability, portability and operation convenience, and versatility. In terms of actual price, there is no gap between the commercially available true wireless Bluetooth headsets (except AirPods) that are easy to give up, and there will still be a certain degree of competitiveness in the market.

Use little tricks:

1. When taking the earphones from the charging box, unless you can definitely pick up both ears at the same time, it is recommended that you take the left ear first and then the right ear, because I have encountered many times when taking the right ear first and then the left ear, the left and right ear One earphone cannot be successfully connected, and the function button of the right earphone must be turned on to restore the connection.

2. The way to increase the battery life is to turn off the elastic sound control function, and manually control the ambient sound through the App or control buttons.

3.WF-1000X is not waterproof! Not waterproof! Not waterproof! (It is very important to say it three times~) So don't wash it under the faucet because of sweating or dirt. Use a damp cloth or paper towel to wipe it.

Praiseworthy:

1. The design of the product is excellent, and the wearing comfort is also quite good.

2. The earplugs are attached with two different materials: silicone and comfortable, which can be replaced according to personal usage habits.

3. Bluetooth pairing (with NFC) and practical operation are simple and easy to use.

4. If the effect is not obvious when taking an airplane, the overall performance of noise reduction and ambient sound mode can meet the needs of users.

5. The overall sound also has a middle-to-upper level performance, and comfort and endurance are the biggest features.

Expected improvements:

1. The volume design of the charging box is a bit too large. If it can be made smaller, it will attract the attention of consumers.

2. It's a pity that it only supports AAC decoding. It would be better to import SONY's exclusive LDAC decoding.

3. When using the elastic sound effect control, when each mode is switched, the music will be paused and then switched, which will interrupt the mood of listening to the music.

4. It is hoped that SONY's technology in the future will enable this true wireless noise-cancelling headset to be equipped with a noise-cancelling mode optimized for atmospheric pressure.