Beats Studio Wireless vs. Sony WH-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Beats Studio Wireless 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 Wireless vs. Sony WH-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Beats Studio Wireless Sony WH-1000XM2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Height 20.3 cm -
Weight 260 g 275 g Beats Studio Wireless are lighter than Beats Studio Wireless headphones.
Colour White gloss | Matte black | Gloss black | Red | Titanium | Black | Blue | White Gold | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m 10 m Sony WH-1000XM2 have a greater operating distance than Beats Studio Wireless.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Beats Studio Wireless 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 Wireless.
Sensitivity - 103 dB/mW
Impedance - 46 Ohm
Diaphragm - Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Beats Studio Wireless 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 Wireless Sony WH-1000XM2
Type Remote control -
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Beats Studio Wireless Sony WH-1000XM2
Cable Type Headphones cable
USB charge 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 Wireless Sony WH-1000XM2
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Beats Studio Wireless 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 Wireless.
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 20 hours 200 hours Sony WH-1000XM2 have longer standby time than Beats Studio Wireless.
Power Device Power adapter - external -
Charging Time 12 hours 4 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 recharge faster than Beats Studio Wireless.
WIRELESS LINK Beats Studio Wireless Sony WH-1000XM2
Transmission Range 9 m 10 m Sony WH-1000XM2 have greater transmission range than Beats Studio Wireless.
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Beats Studio Wireless Sony WH-1000XM2
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS Beats Studio Wireless Sony WH-1000XM2
Included Accessories Hard case, cleaning cloth Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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