Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Razer Opus

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Razer Opus. 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 Opus Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Opus
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 265 g Razer Opus are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam, nylon, protein-leather, plush
Headband Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Opus
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Razer Opus have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC SBC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Advanced ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Razer Opus.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 105 dB/mW Razer Opus have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Impedance 46 Ohm 12 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Opus
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Razer Opus offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Opus
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Power on/off, volume control, multiple function button, ANC/ambient
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Opus
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.5 m
USB-A to USB-C adapter - detachable
Airplane connection adapter - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Opus
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Opus
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 25 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Razer Opus.
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 Opus
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Opus
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Opus
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case, USB-C charging cable, 3.5 mm audio cable (1.5 m)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - THX Certified
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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