Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) and Sony WH-XB700. 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

Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) vs. Sony WH-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 2.0 -
Weight - 196 g
Colour Black Black | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) Sony WH-XB700
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 18 - 22000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Sony WH-XB700 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0).
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 120 dB 103 dB/mW Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB700.
Impedance 22 Ohm 37 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) Sony WH-XB700
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) Sony WH-XB700
Controls - Volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.4 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) Sony WH-XB700
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
Standby Time - 300 hours
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) Sony WH-XB700
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) Sony WH-XB700
Included Accessories Carrying pouch -
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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