Sony MDR XB650BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB650BT 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

Sony MDR XB650BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series XB Series -
Weight 190 g 275 g Sony MDR XB650BT are lighter than Sony MDR XB650BT headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red Gold | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Sony WH-1000XM2 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) 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 Extra Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 103 dB/mW Sony WH-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Impedance 24 Ohm 46 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Controls Volume control Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB650BT.
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 300 hours 200 hours Sony MDR XB650BT have longer standby time than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 4 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Transmission Range - 10 m
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Connector Type Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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