In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Series | - | ADAPT 500 Series | |
| Weight | 275 g | 232 g | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones. |
| Colour | Gold | Black | - | |
| Earpad Material | - | Plush, textured fabric | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 25 m | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM2 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| 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 561 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 561 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 561 II |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Beamforming, MEMS-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| Audio Input Details | - 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 2 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM2 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable | |
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| Cable Length | 1.5 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM2 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Features | - | EPOS ActiveGard | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM2 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| 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 |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | 81 day | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II have longer standby time than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 220 min | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WH-1000XM2 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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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)) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Carrying case, BTD 800 USB-C dongle, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Software Certification | - | Zoom Certified, Certified for Microsoft Teams, Optimised for UC, Optimised for Google Meet | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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