Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. August EP650

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and August EP650. 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

Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. August EP650 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 August EP650
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 17.66 cm
Width - 18.86 cm
Depth - 7.1 cm
Weight 275 g 235 g August EP650 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Gold
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
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 August EP650
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology 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 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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 -
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 4 - 40000 Hz 60 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than August EP650.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 50 mm August EP650 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 85 dB
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Bluetooth aptX technology
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 August EP650
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 August EP650
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 August EP650
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 August EP650
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 August EP650
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 220 mAh
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the August EP650.
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
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Standby Time 200 hours 720 hours August EP650 have longer standby time than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) August EP650 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 August EP650
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 August EP650
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)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 August EP650
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter USB charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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