Philips SHB8750NC vs. Sony WH-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB8750NC 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 SHB8750NC vs. Sony WH-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB8750NC Sony WH-1000XM2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Height 18 cm -
Width 16 cm -
Depth 3.8 cm -
Weight 175 g 275 g Philips SHB8750NC are lighter than Philips SHB8750NC 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 SHB8750NC 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 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Sony WH-1000XM2 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips SHB8750NC.
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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology ActiveShield -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Philips SHB8750NC.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 105 dB 103 dB/mW Philips SHB8750NC have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Impedance 16 Ohm 46 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 32 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHB8750NC.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Philips SHB8750NC 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 SHB8750NC Sony WH-1000XM2
Controls Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, next/previous track, redial Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Philips SHB8750NC Sony WH-1000XM2
Cable Type Headphones cable - single-sided - 1.2 m
USB charge cable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Philips SHB8750NC Sony WH-1000XM2
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB8750NC Sony WH-1000XM2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 16 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB8750NC.
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 45 hours 200 hours Sony WH-1000XM2 have longer standby time than Philips SHB8750NC.
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHB8750NC 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 SHB8750NC Sony WH-1000XM2
Connector Type Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS Philips SHB8750NC Sony WH-1000XM2
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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