Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer. 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 Lagoon ANC Explorer Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 283 g Sony WH-1000XM2 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Grey, brown
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use 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 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer 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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL, mSBC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.02%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 20 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 107 dB
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Voice guidance, Bluetooth aptX technology
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
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 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Communications Technology - NFC
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 1100 mAh
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 47 hour(s) beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer 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 (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 45 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 24.5 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 47 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 31.5 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 3 hour(s) beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Hard case
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
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