Bose QuietControl 30 vs. Sony WI-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bose QuietControl 30 and Sony WI-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

Bose QuietControl 30 vs. Sony WI-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WI-1000XM2
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Height 15.2 cm -
Width 16.5 cm -
Depth 1.91 cm -
Weight 63.8 g 58 g Sony WI-1000XM2 are lighter than Bose QuietControl 30 headphones.
Colour - Black | Silver
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WI-1000XM2
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - neckband
Headphones Technology - Balanced armature / dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
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, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX
Frequency Response - 3 - 40000 Hz
Sensitivity - 101 dB/mW
Impedance - 22 Ohm
Diaphragm - 9 mm
MICROPHONE Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WI-1000XM2
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WI-1000XM2
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, skip track Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WI-1000XM2
Cable Type USB charge cable - 30.5 cm
Audio cable - 20.3 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
USB charge cable
Cable Length - 1 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WI-1000XM2
Features - Vibrating call alert
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WI-1000XM2
Battery Type Headphone battery Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 13 hour(s) Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose QuietControl 30.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours
Standby Time - 100 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Bose QuietControl 30 recharge faster than Bose QuietControl 30.
WIRELESS LINK Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WI-1000XM2
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WI-1000XM2
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only)
OTHERS Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WI-1000XM2
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging cable Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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