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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Poly EncorePro 720D |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headset - wired - USB-A | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear binaural | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Poly EncorePro 720D |
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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 |
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Features | - | Quick Disconnect, 290° rotatable microphone, boom mic length 120-145 mm | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Poly EncorePro 720D |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | - | |
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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 |
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Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Poly EncorePro 720D |
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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) |
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OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Poly EncorePro 720D |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | - | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
TAA Compliant | - | Yes |