In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Beats Studio3. 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 | Beats Studio3 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Weight | 275 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | 18.4 cm / 260 g | |
Colour | Gold | Black | Red, defiant black | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Beats Studio3 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 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 Noise Cancelling | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Beats Studio3 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | - | |
Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | - | |
Impedance | 46 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | - | |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Beats Studio3 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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Type | - | On-cable | |
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 Studio3 |
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Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Beats Studio3 |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
Micro-USB charge cable RemoteTalk cable - detachable |
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Cable Length | 1.5 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Beats Studio3 |
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Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Beats Studio3 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 22 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Beats Studio3. |
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) | - |
WIRELESS LINK | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Beats Studio3 |
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Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Beats Studio3 |
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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 | Beats Studio3 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Carrying case | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | iPhone, iPad, iPod |