Sony MDR XB70BT vs. Sony WI-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB70BT and Sony WI-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 XB70BT vs. Sony WI-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Sony WI-1000XM2
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 43 g 58 g Sony MDR XB70BT are lighter than Sony MDR XB70BT headphones.
Colour Black Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB70BT Sony WI-1000XM2
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - neckband
Headphones Technology Dynamic Balanced armature / dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WI-1000XM2 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB70BT.
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, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WI-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 3 - 40000 Hz Sony WI-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB70BT.
Sensitivity - 101 dB/mW
Impedance - 22 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 9 mm Sony MDR XB70BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000XM2.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB70BT Sony WI-1000XM2
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB70BT Sony WI-1000XM2
Controls Volume control, remote control Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Sony MDR XB70BT Sony WI-1000XM2
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
USB charge cable
Cable Length - 1 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sony MDR XB70BT Sony WI-1000XM2
Features - Vibrating call alert
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB70BT Sony WI-1000XM2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 13 hour(s) Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB70BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 100 hours Sony MDR XB70BT have longer standby time than Sony WI-1000XM2.
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Sony MDR XB70BT recharge faster than Sony MDR XB70BT.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB70BT Sony WI-1000XM2
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Sony WI-1000XM2
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB70BT Sony WI-1000XM2
Included Accessories Clip, long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes) Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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