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Sony WH-1000XM2 vs Sony WI-1000X

Sony WH-1000XM2 Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM2
Sony WI-1000X Headphones
Sony WI-1000X
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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9
4.3 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
60 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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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 %
35
4.0 out of 5
35 user ratings
5 stars
22 %
4 stars
57 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Sony WI-1000XSony WI-1000X
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes

Design

Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Sony WI-1000XSony WI-1000X
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Gold
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandNeckband
Connector contacts platingGoldGold

Dimensions

Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Sony WI-1000XSony WI-1000X
Weight9.7 oz2.47 oz

Sound

Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Sony WI-1000XSony WI-1000X
Impedance46.0 Ω22.0 Ω
Frequency range4 - 400003 - 40000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.57 in0.35 in

Connectivity

Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Sony WI-1000XSony WI-1000X
Cable length1.51
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednono
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP aptX HD
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • LDAC
  • A2DP aptX HD
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • LDAC
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
  • SBC
Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
Wireless range1010
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
USBnoyes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB
Detachable cableyesyes
Multi Point connectionnono

Features

Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Sony WI-1000XSony WI-1000X
Noise-cancelingyesyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
NFCyesyes
Carrying caseyesyes

Power

Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Sony WI-1000XSony WI-1000X
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery recharge time4.0 h3.5 h
Battery life30.0 h13.0 h
Standby time40.0 h100.0 h
Charging via USByesyes

Pros & Cons

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