Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Marshall Major III Bluetooth

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Marshall Major III Bluetooth. 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. Marshall Major III Bluetooth Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Marshall Major III Bluetooth
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 275 g 178 g Marshall Major III Bluetooth are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Brown | White | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics 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 Marshall Major III Bluetooth
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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 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 aptX
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 Marshall Major III Bluetooth.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 97 dB Sony WH-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than Marshall Major III Bluetooth.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Bluetooth aptX technology
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Marshall Major III Bluetooth
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 Marshall Major III Bluetooth
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, reject call, shuffle
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Marshall Major III Bluetooth
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - coiled - L shaped
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Marshall Major III Bluetooth
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Marshall Major III Bluetooth
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Marshall Major III Bluetooth.
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) 3 hour(s) Marshall Major III Bluetooth recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 Marshall Major III Bluetooth
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Marshall Major III Bluetooth
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 stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Marshall Major III Bluetooth
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Micro-USB charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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