Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Sony WH-CH700N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Sony WH-CH700N. 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 WH-CH700N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-CH700N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 240 g Sony WH-CH700N are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Black | Grey | Blue
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 WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-CH700N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 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
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 7 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH700N.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 98 dB/mW Sony WH-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-CH700N.
Impedance 46 Ohm 22 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-CH700N
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 WH-CH700N
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-CH700N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - 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 -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-CH700N
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-CH700N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH700N.
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 / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 200 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Power Provided - 100 mW
Voltage Provided - 3.65 V
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-CH700N
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type - FHSS
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-CH700N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-CH700N
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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