Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Philips TAGH401BL

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Philips TAGH401BL. 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 TAGH401BL Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAGH401BL
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - wired
Weight 275 g 250 g Philips TAGH401BL are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Black
Earpad Material - Cooling-feel polyurethane
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAGH401BL
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology 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 -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX Dirac HD sound technology, Dirac 3D sound technology
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAGH401BL.
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 102 dB Sony WH-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than Philips TAGH401BL.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 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 Philips TAGH401BL
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
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 TAGH401BL
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAGH401BL
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
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Cable Length 1.5 m 2.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAGH401BL
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAGH401BL
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 38 hour(s) -
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 Philips TAGH401BL
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAGH401BL
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAGH401BL
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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