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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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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 |
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Cable Length | 1.5 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM2 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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Communications Technology | - | NFC | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM2 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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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)) |
Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Hard case | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | Bluetooth Class 1 |