Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Sony WH-XB700. 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-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 196 g Sony WH-XB700 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Black | 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-XB700
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-XB700 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM2.
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
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 Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB700.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 103 dB/mW Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 46 Ohm 37 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-XB700
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
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 Sony WH-XB700
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-XB700
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-XB700
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-XB700.
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 300 hours Sony WH-XB700 have longer standby time than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 4 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-XB700
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-XB700
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-XB700
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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