Sennheiser HD 2.30i vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 2.30i 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 vs. Sony WH-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 2 -
Weight 262 g 196 g Sony WH-XB700 are lighter than Sennheiser HD 2.30i headphones.
Colour Black | White Black | Blue
Earpad Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sony WH-XB700
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser HD 2.30i can be folded.
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.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 115 dB/Vrms 103 dB/mW Sennheiser HD 2.30i have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB700.
Impedance 22 Ohm 37 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sony WH-XB700
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono, omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sony WH-XB700
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 2.30i 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
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 2.30i 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 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 Sony WH-XB700
Compatibility iPhone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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