Name: WH-1000XM2
Brand: Sony
SKU: 68434
Rating: 4.3 (42 reviews)

4.4

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.5 / 5

more energy in the top and sounds crisper
robust
transparent sound signature

Google Assistant was a little slow to react
the app does not show battery percentage left
Sony hasn't quite picked up on

Impedance: 46 Ω
Frequency range: 4, 40000 Hz
Acoustic design: Closed
Sound output: Stereo
Style: Over-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired & Wireless

Sony WH-1000XM2 - Pros & Cons

more energy in the top and sounds crisper
robust
transparent sound signature
solid audio quality and a sturdy
comfortable build
excellent definition and strong sound
comfortable design
effective and superior noise
noise cancellation is absolutely fantastic and will help immensely in making your music and
The system works well
sonic signature is clean and gentle enough to not cause significant listening fatigue
that the headset can go for about 20 hours between charges
Build quality is excellent
better looking and more comfortable
everything feels excellent
cup feature is a stroke of genius and works incredibly well
high quality and clear sounds across all ranges
NC is very practical and works great
sound quality and other aspect are good
sound quality is also quite exceptional
very impressive
noise cancelling and great sound
headphones are a complete package performing excellently in all areas
Very handy if regularly commuting or flying
healthy living and technology enthusiast
worked excellent both before and after running the optimizer
outstanding sound and provide an almost unmatched listening experience
high-definition microphone performed very well in quiet environments
they are perfectly functional and even comfortable for extended wear
its impressive articulation and neutral tonal balance
the noise cancellation is effective
The Optimizer feature has also been improved
midrange is direct and succinct
Ambient Sound feature is smarter
Build quality and design are impressive
The new set also supports Quick Charge
Sony delivers slightly better sound than the Bose
also built better and have a host of unique features at similar price
excellent revision of an already great pair of headphones
quality was satisfying for the most part
Very useful for quick interruptions
there is a good balance of bass and voice
Music sounds richer and more natural all at once
great sound and comfort
Battery life is excellent
sound quality and build as well as powerful Bluetooth connectivity and intuitive controls
the battery life is excellent
The app is very well designed and all the above features
The overall comfort is top-notch
exciting and unique features
They paint music in a clear and clean manner
sophisticated
elegant side
great
punchy bass that goes well with its clear mids and highs
superb sound quality and excellent noise cancellation
are clean
uncluttered and immediately recognisable
sound is dynamic and musical
nuance and body these deliver are excellent and the Bluetooth
it works nicely
adjustable band was also super smooth and easy to use
nicer pads and a more comfortable clamp
the design is clean and timeless
clean
business-like
minimalist and understated all black
stronger battery and a more flexible
Packaging is thoughtful and comes in a sturdy carry
good detail and good bass
headphone is smartly designed to be collapsible for maximum portability
Premium feel and comfortable design
look competent and mature
low-end noise and mids
Soft ear pads and deceptively deep ear cups
The standby time is also fairly good
Battery life has also been improved
clean
solid lows
highs are clean
subtly smooth and enjoyable
modern music is reproduced exceptionally well here
to toggle between sound quality and a stable connection
the headphones with the smartphone is simple
incredible details
crisp sound and decent mids and rather crisp highs
The headphones also offer a good fit
capable of reproducing clear
detailed audio
with a nice
fun warmth
wearing comfort very good
s well-designed and offers many additional features
This works decently and provides a truly customized noise reduction
sound quality is also excellent
The sound is very good and
above all
Excellent noise cancelling and super comfortable
Cool and interesting features
gesture controls and that they work really well better than the Sennheiser
Bluetooth Performance Excellent
punchy bass
good detail and natural-sounding
sound fantastic with a neutral profile
uprated finishes
more power and performance and plenty of clever customization abilities
Wilkins are better built and look and feel more premium than the
sleeker and more durable build quality
great noise isolation performance and a decently well-balanced sound quality
Great active features and app support
good sound and lots of customization options
This ensures a balanced reproduction of vocals and leads
consistent sound quality and a great app
Comfortable and premium looking design
a good wireless design that makes them suitable for everyday casual use
great isolation performance that makes them good for commuting and office use
The bass is forthright and full
it gives a nice overview and some additional features
sound quality
great comfort and excellent noise reduction
Comfort and battery life Just a final word on comfort
the headset can also automatically respond to the surrounding environment
sits comfortably and securely on the ears
an authentic dynamic image and a generally rich detail
midrange scores with balance and realism
the integrated hands-free system also delivers good voice quality
The comfortable touch functions work by touching the right auricle
The ease of use of the headphones is still excellent
Audio quality is excellent for wireless headphones
The volume level is also very good
The touch controls work well and are easily accessible
the pads are soft and comfortable even for long durations
noise fairly well
audiophile-grade sound quality and a comfortable fit
Sony's performance was outstanding
ambient aware was superb
excellent overall performer
Feature-rich mobile app and highly intuitive gesture
sturdy and nicely designed slimline

Google Assistant was a little slow to react
the app does not show battery percentage left
Sony hasn't quite picked up on
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muffles outside voices quite drastically
the sound is rather plain lacking lustre
no it doesn t sound any better in wired mode
sound only picks up with EQ and LDAC app feature tuning
app doesn t bombard you with adds
The default sound profile does seem to emphasize bass a little too much
seriously well-designed set of cans
headphones not made by AKG or Bose tend to trip up
cans sliding around with movement
Sony dropped the price
do not sound distorted at all
losing connection to the smartphone it was connected too
M2's have an absurd amount of bass
The highs can get a little too high at times
sometimes bordering on a bit too heavy for neutral audio preferences
having to carry an additional cable for a now obsolete standard
Gestures on headphones are a bit fiddly
exaggerated bass often makes them sound muddy
lacking definition
you cannot use the equalizer
effective as an accessibility feature
Sony s logo
Powerhouse wireless headphones
a micro-USB charging port
do look bulky and can feel quite heavy after hours of listening
the Bose QC35 is a poor option
the specifications vary a bit
it s usually rudimentary and unpolished
boring as its predecessor and perhaps a bit more confusing and hard to
tonality of the headphones
low end and relatively lifeless performance
The touchpad is not a new feature
they look a bit bulky
the touchpad on the right side is too sensitive
only work when the headphones are being used in wireless mode
Atmospheric pressure changes can mess with the frequency balance of headphones
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no in-line remote buttons on the supplied cable
service does not include all providers or all products available in the market
it s not perfect
does not change the sound experience offered by its predecessor
the top end is a little more detailed when used wired
poor controls and even limited battery life
sound quality to be somewhat artificial and bland
low frequency huffing sound
Sonys only pair with one device at a time
There are no physical volume controls on the headphones
specs and performance are rarely the entire picture
you want active noise canceling headphones
the hinges on the headphones are a bit fragile -ÃÂ
5mm cable is used
Sony logo above each earcup
are totally nondescript
Noise cancellation of this caliber also requires a lot of software running
the touch-sensitive control scheme is not as precise as physical buttons
Poor latency for watching videos
it is not directly comparable
headband that connects to the ear cups are still plastic
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
a shift in atmosphere can upset the frequency balance of the headphones
No part of the frequency range feels exaggerated
they re not as smart or as good at noise-cancelling
features sap battery life
as they just make the music sound worse
the headband has a relatively weak clamping force
Noise Canceling Optimizer
headphone sounds any better in wired mode
no appreciable performance bump over the original model
Sony headphone app
touch-capacitive pad
are cozy and can be worn through extended usage
1000XM2 is just too expensive for everyday listening
users can only access the controls through their paired device
the technology struggled with wind
Leakage was also noticeable at high volumes
only with Bluetooth enabled on both devices
sound-processing features on the QC35 II
no overbearing Sony logo
noise-canceling is not as strong
their size but are still a bit heavy for me
need a lightning cable
the headphones have some pretty big shoes to fill
1000xM2 are no exception to finicky touch controls
cancellation can interfere with the quality of audio output
Sony has tweaked the bass a bit
No smiley face EQ curve here
side-mounted fingerprint sensor
noise-cancellation was still on maximum
drowned out by all the other sounds around you
Poorer-quality recordings sound
the rumble of fans or buzz of computers is eliminated effectively
Sony has narrowed down the problematic headbands
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a fiddly and inconsistent system
s no shortage of noise-cancelling cans out there
feature is currently unavailable
And automatic shutoff cannot be disabled
headphones were rubbish at being headphones
Interface
notoriously neutral sound
the controls could be finicky
prone to dings and scratches
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They still lack one important feature the ability to charge from micro-USB
heard bass transients in your ear for each step you took crossing the street
ears may get a little clammy after long periods of use
the sound is too grainy for that
ambient noise
only via keyboard shortcuts on the headset
sound source laterally offset or behind my head
power and noise cancellation buttons
can't have two fully concurrent wireless connections to the WH-1000XM2
Abrupt motions can break ANC performance
adjust the volume with the gesture pad
not hot) and slightly sweaty after extended listening periods
It lacked the definition and control I expect
sound leakage on these headphones is actually quite pronounced
noise-canceling turned on is just average
inferior sound quality
The Sony looks a lot less fashionable and is somewhat bulkier

Sony WH-1000XM2 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	40 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	46 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	275 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

Sony - Video Reviews (8)

Sony WH-1000XM2 Noise Cancelling Headphones Review

Sony WH-1000XM2 REVIEWED | Perfecting Perfection

Sony WH-1000XM2 - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	Over-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	yes
Magnet material	Neodymium

Weight	9.7 oz

Cable length	1.5
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included	no
Audio streaming via bluetooth	A2DP aptX HD A2DP aptX A2DP AVRCP HFP HSP LDAC
Bluetooth version	4.1
Bluetooth profile	AVRCP HSP HFP A2DP
Bluetooth codec	AAC aptX aptX HD LDAC SBC
Wireless connection	Bluetooth
Wireless range	10
Type of connector	3.5mm
USB	no
Type of USB connector	Micro-USB
Detachable cable	yes
Multi Point connection	no

Battery operated	yes
Battery recharge time	4.0 h
Battery life	30.0 h
Standby time	40.0 h
Charging via USB	yes

Colour of product	Black Silver
Acoustic design	Closed
Attachment type	Headband
Foldable	yes
Connector contacts plating	Gold

Impedance	46.0 Ω
Frequency range	4 - 40000
Driver technology	Dynamic
Driver size	1.57 in

Noise-canceling	yes
Buttons	Answer button Keyguard Next song Play/Pause Previous song Volume
NFC	yes
Carrying case	yes

Sony WH-1000XM2 - Q&A (1)

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jovita_wehner
almost 2 years ago
Does the Sony WH-1000XM2 have a microphone?
frederick
over 1 year ago
Yes, the WH-1000XM2 headset has a microphone.
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Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony - Editorial Reviews (47)

4.5

Based on 47 reviews

whathifi

Published: 04.12.2019

Sony WH-1000XM2

5.0

Sony is flying high with this superb pair of noise-cancelling headphones...

Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-1000XM2 review: Sony's top noise-cancelling headphones match Bose for best

CNET

Published: 01.06.2018

Sony WH-1000XM2 review: Sony's top noise-cancelling headphones match Bose for best

4.5

Sony's upgraded WH-1000XM2 headphones are doing their best to dethrone the Bose QuietComfort 35 II as the top wireless noise cancelling headphones. Do they make it?