Sony MDR 1AM2 vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1AM2 and Sony WH-XB700. 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 MDR 1AM2 vs. Sony WH-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1AM2 Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 187 g 196 g Sony MDR 1AM2 are lighter than Sony MDR 1AM2 headphones.
Colour Black Black | Blue
Earpad Material Synthetic leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1AM2 Sony WH-XB700
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
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
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 3 - 100000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR 1AM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB700.
Sensitivity 98 dB/mW 103 dB/mW Sony WH-XB700 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1AM2.
Impedance 16 Ohm 37 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1AM2 Sony WH-XB700
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1AM2 Sony WH-XB700
Controls - Volume
CABLE Sony MDR 1AM2 Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cellular phone cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Plated Connector Gold Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1AM2 Sony WH-XB700
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
Standby Time - 300 hours
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1AM2 Sony WH-XB700
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1AM2 Sony WH-XB700
Included Accessories Carrying pouch -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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