Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
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 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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
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
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
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
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
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
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
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
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)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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