In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and harman/kardon FLY ANC. 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 | harman/kardon FLY ANC |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 275 g | 281 g | Sony WH-1000XM2 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones. |
| Colour | Gold | Black | Black | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM2 | harman/kardon FLY ANC |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | harman/kardon FLY ANC 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones 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 | 16 - 22000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than harman/kardon FLY ANC. |
| Max Input Power | - | 30 mW | |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | 100 dB/mW | Sony WH-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than harman/kardon FLY ANC. |
| Impedance | 46 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | harman/kardon FLY ANC |
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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 | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | -21 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM2 | harman/kardon FLY ANC |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | harman/kardon FLY ANC |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB charge cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | 1.5 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM2 | harman/kardon FLY ANC |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM2 | harman/kardon FLY ANC |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 700 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the harman/kardon FLY ANC. |
| 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 ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | - |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WH-1000XM2 | harman/kardon FLY ANC |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | harman/kardon FLY ANC |
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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 | harman/kardon FLY ANC |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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