Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Sony WH-XB910N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Sony WH-XB910N. 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-XB910N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-XB910N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 252 g Sony WH-XB910N are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Blue | Black
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather
Recommended Use 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-XB910N
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, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-XB910N 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Dual Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX Extra Bass, Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB910N.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 96 dB/mW Sony WH-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB910N.
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-XB910N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode 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 -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-XB910N
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Noise-cancellation on/off
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-XB910N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-XB910N
Features - Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-XB910N
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-XB910N.
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 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 50 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Sony WH-XB910N recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-XB910N
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-XB910N
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) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-XB910N
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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