In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1. 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 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Weight | 275 g | 195 g | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones. |
Colour | Gold | Black | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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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 5.0 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 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 | SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL, mSBC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) / Hybrid ANC | |
Sound Output Mode | 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 Lenovo ThinkPad X1. |
Max Input Power | - | 30 mW | |
Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | 111 dB | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 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. |
Dynamic Range | - | 110 dB | |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | 50 - 8000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
Audio Input Details | - 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
Dynamic Range | - | 95 dB | |
Signal-To-Noise Ratio | - | 19 dB |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 |
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Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB-C to USB-A cable - 1.3 m USB-C cable - 1.3 m |
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Cable Length | 1.5 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 |
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Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 20 hours | Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1. |
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 |
(noise cancelling OFF): up to 20 hours Continuous playback: up to 15 hours |
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Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 2 hours | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
WIRELESS LINK | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 |
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Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 |
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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)) |
Headphones (24 pin USB-C) |
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OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Carrying case | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |