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Philips Fidelio NC1 vs Sony WH-1000XM2

5.51 in
6.46 in
Philips Fidelio NC1 Headphones
Philips Fidelio NC1
Sony WH-1000XM2 Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM2
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
4
3.6 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
0 %
3 stars
66 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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47
4.5 out of 5
25 user ratings
5 stars
60 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
42
4.1 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
42
4.3 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
52 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
2 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Philips Fidelio NC1Philips Fidelio NC1
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOn-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Philips Fidelio NC1Philips Fidelio NC1
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Grey
  • Black
  • Silver
Acoustic designHalf openedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Foldableyesyes
Connector contacts platingGoldGold

Dimensions

Philips Fidelio NC1Philips Fidelio NC1
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Weight6.74 oz9.7 oz

Sound

Philips Fidelio NC1Philips Fidelio NC1
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Impedance16.0 Ω46.0 Ω
Frequency range7 - 250004 - 40000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.57 in1.57 in

Connectivity

Philips Fidelio NC1Philips Fidelio NC1
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Cable length1.21.5
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednono
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
USByesno
Detachable cableyesyes

Features

Philips Fidelio NC1Philips Fidelio NC1
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Noise-cancelingyesyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Volume
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
Carrying caseyesyes

Power

Philips Fidelio NC1Philips Fidelio NC1
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery life30.0 h30.0 h
Charging via USByesyes

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Sony WH-1000XM2