Jabra HALO2 vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra HALO2 and Sony WH-XB700. 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

Jabra HALO2 vs. Sony WH-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headset - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19 cm -
Width 13.6 cm -
Depth 4.5 cm -
Weight 80 g 196 g Jabra HALO2 are lighter than Jabra HALO2 headphones.
Colour Black | White Black | Blue
Body Material Polycarbonate, TPE, PC/ABS, polybutylene terephthalate, Polyoxymethylene (POM), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-XB700
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - Jabra HALO2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-XB700 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra HALO2.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Jabra HALO2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Noise Blackout -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Power Bass, virtual surround sound Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response - 5 - 22000 Hz
Sensitivity - 103 dB/mW
Impedance 32 Ohm 37 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm Sony WH-XB700 have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra HALO2.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Jabra HALO2 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-XB700
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity 14 dB SLR -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-XB700
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, next/previous track, redial Volume
CABLE Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-XB700
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sony WH-XB700 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra HALO2.
Standby Time 312 hours 300 hours Jabra HALO2 have longer standby time than Sony WH-XB700.
Power Device Power adapter - external -
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) -
Charging Time 2 hours 4 hour(s) Jabra HALO2 recharge faster than Jabra HALO2.
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-XB700
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-XB700
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-XB700
Included Accessories AC power adaptor, USB charging cable -
Compliant Standards WEEE -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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