In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT. 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 | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 275 g | 263 g | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones. |
| Colour | Gold | Black | - | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | 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 | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid ANC | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | - | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 5 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT. |
| Max Input Power | - | 1000 mW | |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | 100 dB/mW | Sony WH-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT. |
| Impedance | 46 Ohm | 35 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Omni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | 50 - 4000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT. |
| Audio Input Details | - 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | -44 dB |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume control, answer/end |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m | |
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| Cable Length | 1.5 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 60 hour(s) | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| 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 |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 60 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 5.5 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM2 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Carrying case, airplane adapter, micro-USB cable (0.3m) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - |
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