In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Sennheiser HD 458BT. 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 458BT |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 275 g | 238 g | Sennheiser HD 458BT are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones. |
| Colour | Gold | Black | Black | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser HD 458BT |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sennheiser HD 458BT 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 | Yes | Both headphones 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 - 22000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 458BT. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 46 Ohm | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 108 dB | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Voice control |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser HD 458BT |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | 80 - 6000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sennheiser HD 458BT. |
| Audio Input Details | - 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser HD 458BT |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser HD 458BT |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
Audio cable - detachable 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 458BT |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser HD 458BT |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 600 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 30 hours | Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser HD 458BT. |
| 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) | 2 hours | Sennheiser HD 458BT recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser HD 458BT |
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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 458BT |
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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 458BT |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Carrying case | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - |
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