Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 and Sony WH-1000XM3. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 vs. Sony WH-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony WH-1000XM3
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 26.5 cm
Width - 18.6 cm
Depth - 2.93 cm
Weight - 255 g
Colour Metallic sky | Pink Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Cancelling Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Volume Limiting Function - Yes
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2.
Sensitivity - 104.5 dB/mW
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony WH-1000XM3
Type On-cable -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony WH-1000XM3
Controls Volume Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
CABLE Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type Microphone cable - 1.3 m
Micro-USB charge cable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony WH-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony WH-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony WH-1000XM3
Included Accessories Hard case Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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