Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV"

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV". 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. Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV" Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV"
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g -
Colour Gold | Black Black
Body Material - Plastic
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV"
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
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 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV".
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 113 dB/mW Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV" have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV"
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
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 Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV"
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV"
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 6 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm phone adapter
Cable Length 1.5 m 6 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV"
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV"
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 Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV"
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV"
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 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV"
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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