Koss UR 23i vs. Sony WH-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Koss UR 23i 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

Koss UR 23i vs. Sony WH-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Koss UR 23i Sony WH-1000XM2
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight - 275 g
Colour White | Black Gold | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Koss UR 23i Sony WH-1000XM2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable - Yes Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - 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 Sony WH-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
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 Koss UR 23i.
Sensitivity 94 dB 103 dB/mW Sony WH-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than Koss UR 23i.
Impedance 34 Ohm 46 Ohm
Diaphragm - Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Koss UR 23i 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 Koss UR 23i Sony WH-1000XM2
Controls - Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Koss UR 23i Sony WH-1000XM2
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.22 m Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Koss UR 23i Sony WH-1000XM2
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Koss UR 23i Sony WH-1000XM2
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 38 hour(s)
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
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Koss UR 23i Sony WH-1000XM2
Transmission Range - 10 m
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Koss UR 23i 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 Koss UR 23i Sony WH-1000XM2
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - lifetime -
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