Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. JLab Audio Neon

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and JLab Audio Neon. 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. JLab Audio Neon Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 JLab Audio Neon
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 14 cm
Width - 12.7 cm
Depth - 6.35 cm
Weight 275 g 136 g JLab Audio Neon are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Black
Body Material - Eco-leather
Earpad Material - Foam
Headband Material - Stainless 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 JLab Audio Neon
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0 Sony WH-1000XM2 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JLab Audio Neon.
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 -
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 JLab Audio Neon
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
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 JLab Audio Neon
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 JLab Audio Neon
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Micro-USB cable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 JLab Audio Neon
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 JLab Audio Neon
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 13 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the JLab Audio Neon.
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 JLab Audio Neon
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 JLab Audio Neon
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 JLab Audio Neon
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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