Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) and Sony WH-1000XM3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) vs. Sony WH-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) Sony WH-1000XM3
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 2.0 -
Height - 26.5 cm
Width - 18.6 cm
Depth - 2.93 cm
Weight - 255 g
Colour Black Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
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-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Volume Limiting Function - Yes
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 18 - 22000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0).
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 120 dB 104.5 dB/mW Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Impedance 22 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) Sony WH-1000XM3
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) Sony WH-1000XM3
Controls - Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
CABLE Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.4 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) Sony WH-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) Sony WH-1000XM3
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 38 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) Sony WH-1000XM3
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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