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Sony WH-1000XM2 vs Sony WH-H800

Sony WH-1000XM2 Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM2
Sony WH-H800 Headphones
Sony WH-H800
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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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4
4 editorial reviews
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User rating
42
4.3 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
52 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
2 %
44
4.2 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Sony WH-H800Sony WH-H800
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Sony WH-H800Sony WH-H800
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Gold
  • Green
  • Red
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Foldableyesyes
Connector contacts platingGoldGold

Dimensions

Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Sony WH-H800Sony WH-H800
Weight9.7 oz6.35 oz

Sound

Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Sony WH-H800Sony WH-H800
Impedance46.0 Ω18.0 Ω
Frequency range4 - 4000050 - 40000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.57 in1.57 in

Connectivity

Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Sony WH-H800Sony WH-H800
Cable length1.51.2
Bluetooth version4.14.1
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • aptX HD
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • aptX HD
  • LDAC
Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
Wireless range1010
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
USBnono
Detachable cableyesyes

Features

Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Sony WH-H800Sony WH-H800
Noise-cancelingyesno
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
  • Keyguard
  • Volume
NFCyesyes

Power

Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Sony WH-H800Sony WH-H800
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery recharge time4.0 h4.0 h
Battery life30.0 h24.0 h
Standby time40.0 h250.0 h
Charging via USByesyes

Pros & Cons

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