Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Beats Studio3 Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Beats Studio3 Wireless. 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. Beats Studio3 Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Beats Studio3 Wireless
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.4 cm
Weight 275 g 260 g Beats Studio3 Wireless are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - 18.4 cm / 260 g
Colour Gold | Black Celtics black | 76ers blue | Raptors white | Warriors royal | Forest green | Sand dune | Red, defiant black | Shadow grey | Blue | Matte black | Red | Midnight black | White | Porcelain rose | Grey | Desert sand | Crystal blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 Beats Studio3 Wireless
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0 Sony WH-1000XM2 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Beats Studio3 Wireless.
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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Pure Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Noise Isolating - Yes Beats Studio3 Wireless 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 4 - 40000 Hz -
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Apple W1 chip, Fast Fuel technology
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Beats Studio3 Wireless
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 Sony WH-1000XM2 Beats Studio3 Wireless
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Beats Studio3 Wireless
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Micro-USB charge cable
RemoteTalk cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Beats Studio3 Wireless
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Siri
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Beats Studio3 Wireless
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 22 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Beats Studio3 Wireless.
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
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Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 Beats Studio3 Wireless
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Beats Studio3 Wireless
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 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Beats Studio3 Wireless
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPad, iPod
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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