In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Sennheiser HD 250BT. 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 | Sennheiser HD 250BT |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 275 g | 125 g | Sennheiser HD 250BT 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 250BT |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sennheiser HD 250BT 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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Sennheiser HD 250BT are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | - | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 250BT. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | 110 dB | Sennheiser HD 250BT have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| Impedance | 46 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | 32 mm | Sony WH-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 250BT. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Audio prompts |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser HD 250BT |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Omni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | Sennheiser HD 250BT offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| Audio Input Details | - 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser HD 250BT |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, on/off, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser HD 250BT |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB-C charge cable - detachable | |
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| Cable Length | 1.5 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser HD 250BT |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser HD 250BT |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 190 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 25 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser HD 250BT. |
| 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) | 3 hour(s) | Sennheiser HD 250BT recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser HD 250BT |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser HD 250BT |
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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)) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser HD 250BT |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | USB-C charging cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | iPhone, Android phone | |
| Compliant Standards | - | Bluetooth Class 1 |
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