Philips SHB4405BK vs. Sony WH-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB4405BK 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

Philips SHB4405BK vs. Sony WH-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB4405BK Sony WH-1000XM2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Height 14 cm -
Width 17 cm -
Depth 3 cm -
Weight 90 g 275 g Philips SHB4405BK are lighter than Philips SHB4405BK headphones.
Colour - Gold | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics 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 Philips SHB4405BK Sony WH-1000XM2
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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 9 - 22000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Philips SHB4405BK.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB 103 dB/mW Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 24 Ohm 46 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 32 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHB4405BK.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Philips SHB4405BK Sony WH-1000XM2
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details - - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB4405BK Sony WH-1000XM2
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, phone/music mode, reject call, redial Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Philips SHB4405BK Sony WH-1000XM2
Cable Type 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
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Philips SHB4405BK Sony WH-1000XM2
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB4405BK Sony WH-1000XM2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB4405BK.
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 300 hours 200 hours Philips SHB4405BK have longer standby time than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHB4405BK Sony WH-1000XM2
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB4405BK Sony WH-1000XM2
Connector Type USB Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS Philips SHB4405BK Sony WH-1000XM2
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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