Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Sennheiser HD 100

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Sennheiser HD 100. 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. Sennheiser HD 100 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 100
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 113 g Sennheiser HD 100 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 100
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
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 Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 18 - 18000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 100.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.5%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 26 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 110 dB
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 100
Form Factor Built-in -
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 Sennheiser HD 100
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 100
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.4 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.4 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 100
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 100
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 Sennheiser HD 100
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 100
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 100
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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