Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation. 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. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 22.3 cm
Width - 18 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 275 g 244 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Matte black | Limestone
Body Material - Stainless steel, aluminium, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather
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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation 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) -
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 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 91 dB/mW Sony WH-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation.
Impedance 46 Ohm 20 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - braided fabric - 1.25 m
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable - 25 cm
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.25 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 600 mAh
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 19 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation.
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 -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
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 3.5mm)
Power input (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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