Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II. 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. EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Series - ADAPT 500 Series
Weight 275 g 232 g EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black -
Earpad Material - Textured fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 25 m EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM2.
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II 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 SBC, AAC
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 EPOS Voice
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 108 dB
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Audio prompts
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Beamforming, MEMS-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - Advanced Noise Control
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable
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
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 46 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 41 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 81 day EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II have longer standby time than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 3.4 hour(s) EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
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OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case, BTD 800 USB dongle
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Software Certification - Zoom Certified, Certified for Microsoft Teams, Optimised for Google Meet
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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