Pioneer SE MHR5 vs. Sony WH-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pioneer SE MHR5 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

Pioneer SE MHR5 vs. Sony WH-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Pioneer SE MHR5 Sony WH-1000XM2
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 240 g 275 g Pioneer SE MHR5 are lighter than Pioneer SE MHR5 headphones.
Colour - Gold | Black
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Pioneer SE MHR5 Sony WH-1000XM2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones 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 7 - 50000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Pioneer SE MHR5 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Sensitivity - 103 dB/mW
Impedance 45 Ohm 46 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 102 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Pioneer SE MHR5 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 Pioneer SE MHR5 Sony WH-1000XM2
Controls - Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Pioneer SE MHR5 Sony WH-1000XM2
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - 1.2 m 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
FEATURES Pioneer SE MHR5 Sony WH-1000XM2
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Pioneer SE MHR5 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 Pioneer SE MHR5 Sony WH-1000XM2
Transmission Range - 10 m
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Pioneer SE MHR5 Sony WH-1000XM2
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS Pioneer SE MHR5 Sony WH-1000XM2
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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