Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Poly EncorePro 720D

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Poly EncorePro 720D. 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. Poly EncorePro 720D Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Poly EncorePro 720D
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - wired - USB-A
Series - EncorePro 700 Series
Weight 275 g 78 g Poly EncorePro 720D are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Black
Earpad Material - Artificial leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 Poly EncorePro 720D
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear binaural
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 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 -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz -
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 28 mm Sony WH-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly EncorePro 720D.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - SoundGuard Technology
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Poly EncorePro 720D
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly EncorePro 720D microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - Passive noise cancellation (PNC)
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 100 - 6800 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Poly EncorePro 720D.
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 Poly EncorePro 720D
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Poly EncorePro 720D
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 89 cm
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Poly EncorePro 720D
Features - Quick Disconnect, 290° rotatable microphone, boom mic length 120-145 mm
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Poly EncorePro 720D
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 Poly EncorePro 720D
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Poly EncorePro 720D
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
USB (USB Type-A)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Poly EncorePro 720D
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
TAA Compliant - Yes
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