Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Beats Studio Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Beats Studio Pro. 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. Beats Studio Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Beats Studio Pro
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 18.1 cm
Width - 17.8 cm
Depth - 7.8 cm
Weight 275 g 260 g Beats Studio Pro are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Black | Navy | Sandstone | Deep brown
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
Tracking Data - Location
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 Beats Studio Pro
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.3 Beats Studio Pro 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX 360° Surround Sound
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz -
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium iron boron
Features - Fast Fuel technology, Google Fast Pair, 3 Sound Profiles
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Beats Studio Pro
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 Beats Studio Pro
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, multiple function button
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Beats Studio Pro
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Beats Studio Pro
Features - Over the air updates, Dynamic Head Tracking, one-touch pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Communications Technology - Bluetooth
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Siri
Additional Functions - Transparency mode, lossless audio
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Beats Studio Pro
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 40 hour(s) Beats Studio Pro 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 (active noise-cancelling off): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (transparency on): up to 24 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 Beats Studio Pro
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Beats Studio Pro
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)
Headphones (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Beats Studio Pro
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Mac, Android tablet
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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