Sennheiser HD 4.40 vs. Sony WH-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.40 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

Sennheiser HD 4.40 vs. Sony WH-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.40 Sony WH-1000XM2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight - 275 g
Colour - Gold | Black
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.40 Sony WH-1000XM2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Sony WH-1000XM2 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser HD 4.40.
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 18 - 22000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.40.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 113 dB 103 dB/mW Sennheiser HD 4.40 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Impedance 18 Ohm 46 Ohm
Diaphragm - Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.40 Sony WH-1000XM2
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 50 - 8000 Hz Sennheiser HD 4.40 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Audio Input Details - - 50 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.40 Sony WH-1000XM2
Controls - Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.40 Sony WH-1000XM2
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 4.40 Sony WH-1000XM2
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.40 Sony WH-1000XM2
Battery Type Headphone battery lithium polymer 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 Sennheiser HD 4.40 Sony WH-1000XM2
Transmission Range - 10 m
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.40 Sony WH-1000XM2
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.40 Sony WH-1000XM2
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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