Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. beyerdynamic DT 880

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and beyerdynamic DT 880. 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. beyerdynamic DT 880 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 beyerdynamic DT 880
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 290 g Sony WH-1000XM2 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 beyerdynamic DT 880
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Semi-open
Foldable Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology 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 - 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 5 - 35000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than beyerdynamic DT 880.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.2%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 96 dB Sony WH-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than beyerdynamic DT 880.
Impedance 46 Ohm 250 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 beyerdynamic DT 880
Form Factor 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 beyerdynamic DT 880
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 beyerdynamic DT 880
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 beyerdynamic DT 880
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 beyerdynamic DT 880
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 38 hour(s) -
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 beyerdynamic DT 880
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 beyerdynamic DT 880
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 beyerdynamic DT 880
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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