Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N. 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. Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 275 g 290 g Sony WH-1000XM2 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Moonlight blue | Greyish black | Horizon green | Pale gold | Twilight red
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 Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 103 dB/mW Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Titanium - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 50 - 8000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 34 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N.
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
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 34 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 48 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 200 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz 2.4GHz, 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
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)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying pouch
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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