Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Razer Nari Essential

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Razer Nari Essential. 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. Razer Nari Essential Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Nari Essential
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless
Weight 275 g -
Colour Gold | Black -
Earpad Material - Leatherette, memory foam
Headband Material - Aluminium
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 12 m Razer Nari Essential have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM2.
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Nari Essential
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 2.4 GHz radio frequency
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 Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX THX Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Razer Nari Essential.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 107 dB Razer Nari Essential have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM2.
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 Razer Nari Essential
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Razer Nari Essential.
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -42 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 50 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Nari Essential
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Mute, volume
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Nari Essential
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 -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Nari Essential
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Nari Essential
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 16 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Razer Nari Essential.
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 Razer Nari Essential
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Nari Essential
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 Razer Nari Essential
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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