Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. HP 500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and HP 500. 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. HP 500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 HP 500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 8.5 cm
Width - 19 cm
Depth - 17.2 cm
Weight 275 g 220 g HP 500 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Black
Protection - Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 HP 500
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 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.
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 -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 HP 500
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
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 HP 500
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 HP 500
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C cable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 HP 500
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 HP 500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the HP 500.
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 HP 500
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 HP 500
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 HP 500
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - Plug and Play
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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