Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Skullcandy Riff

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Skullcandy Riff. 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. Skullcandy Riff Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Skullcandy Riff
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.05 cm
Width - 15.55 cm
Depth - 7.18 cm
Weight 275 g 160 g Skullcandy Riff are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Crimson | White, crimson | Grey | Blue, sunset, speckle | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 Skullcandy Riff
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy Riff.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 98 dB Sony WH-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than Skullcandy Riff.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Skullcandy Riff
Form Factor Built-in 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 Skullcandy Riff
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Skullcandy Riff
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - straight - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Skullcandy Riff
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Skullcandy Riff
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 280 mAh
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Riff.
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 Skullcandy Riff
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Skullcandy Riff
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 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Skullcandy Riff
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter USB charging cable (120cm)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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