Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Philips SHB3165WT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Philips SHB3165WT. 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. Philips SHB3165WT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips SHB3165WT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Height - 16 cm
Width - 15.5 cm
Depth - 7 cm
Weight 275 g 146 g Philips SHB3165WT are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black White
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 15 m Philips SHB3165WT have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM2.
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips SHB3165WT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed 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) 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 Dynamic Bass, Solid Bass
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 10 - 22000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Philips SHB3165WT.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 106 dB Philips SHB3165WT have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Impedance 46 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 32 mm Sony WH-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHB3165WT.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips SHB3165WT
Form Factor 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 Philips SHB3165WT
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, hold, phone/music mode, reject call, redial
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips SHB3165WT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB charge cable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips SHB3165WT
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips SHB3165WT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 11 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB3165WT.
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 200 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips SHB3165WT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips SHB3165WT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
USB
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips SHB3165WT
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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