Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Soundcore Life Tune

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Soundcore Life Tune. 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. Soundcore Life Tune Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Soundcore Life Tune
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19.5 cm
Width - 18 cm
Depth - 7.8 cm
Weight 275 g 260 g Soundcore Life Tune are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Dark grey
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 15 m Soundcore Life Tune have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM2.
High-Resolution Audio Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 Soundcore Life Tune
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Soundcore Life Tune 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
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Soundcore Life Tune.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Soundcore Life Tune
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Tune microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 Soundcore Life Tune
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC on/off
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Soundcore Life Tune
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Soundcore Life Tune
Features - Fast charge
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Siri
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Soundcore Life Tune
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 720 mAh
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Soundcore Life Tune lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM2.
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
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Soundcore Life Tune recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 Soundcore Life Tune
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Soundcore Life Tune
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 Soundcore Life Tune
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter USB-C charging cable, travel case
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 18 months
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