In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Series | HD 2.0 | - | |
| Weight | - | 250 g | |
| Colour | Black | Black | Silver | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 18 - 22000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0). |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.5% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | - | 30 mm | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | - | 8 |
| CABLE | Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - 1.4 m | USB charge cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.4 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | - | 32 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 3.5 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch | Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | JEITA | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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