Philips SHL5005WT vs. Sony WH-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHL5005WT and Sony WH-1000XM2. 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

Philips SHL5005WT vs. Sony WH-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHL5005WT Sony WH-1000XM2
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 121 g 275 g Philips SHL5005WT are lighter than Philips SHL5005WT headphones.
Colour - Gold | Black
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHL5005WT Sony WH-1000XM2
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
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.
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips SHL5005WT 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 9 - 24000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Philips SHL5005WT.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Sensitivity 104 dB 103 dB/mW Philips SHL5005WT have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Impedance 24 Ohm 46 Ohm
Diaphragm Mylar - 32 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHL5005WT.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Philips SHL5005WT Sony WH-1000XM2
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details - - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHL5005WT Sony WH-1000XM2
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Philips SHL5005WT Sony WH-1000XM2
Cable Type Headphones cable - OFC - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Philips SHL5005WT Sony WH-1000XM2
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHL5005WT Sony WH-1000XM2
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
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHL5005WT Sony WH-1000XM2
Transmission Range - 10 m
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Philips SHL5005WT Sony WH-1000XM2
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS Philips SHL5005WT Sony WH-1000XM2
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Other projects: