Beats Studio vs. Sony WH-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Beats Studio and Sony WH-1000XM2. 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 Studio vs. Sony WH-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Beats Studio Sony WH-1000XM2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Height 20.3 cm -
Weight 260 g 275 g Beats Studio are lighter than Beats Studio headphones.
Colour Gold | Blue | Titanium | Matte black | Black | White | Red | Pink | Orange | Green | Purple | Silver Gold | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Beats Studio Sony WH-1000XM2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
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 -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Beats Studio.
Sensitivity - 103 dB/mW
Impedance - 46 Ohm
Diaphragm - Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Beats Studio Sony WH-1000XM2
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details - - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Beats Studio Sony WH-1000XM2
Type Remote control -
Controls Volume Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
Supported Devices Digital player, mobile phone, Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, Apple iPod, tablet -
CABLE Beats Studio Sony WH-1000XM2
Cable Type Audio cable
USB charge cable
Microphone cable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Beats Studio Sony WH-1000XM2
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Beats Studio Sony WH-1000XM2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Beats Studio.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Power Device Power adapter - external -
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
Included Qty 2 -
WIRELESS LINK Beats Studio Sony WH-1000XM2
Transmission Range - 10 m
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Beats Studio Sony WH-1000XM2
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB 2.0
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS Beats Studio Sony WH-1000XM2
Included Accessories Cleaning cloth, carrying case Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Compliant Standards FCC -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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