In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and ifrogz Impulse 2. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | ifrogz Impulse 2 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 26.5 cm | 19.5 cm | |
Width | 18.6 cm | 21.48 cm | |
Depth | 2.93 cm | 8 cm | |
Weight | 255 g | 295 g | Sony WH-1000XM3 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones. |
Colour | Black | Silver | Blue | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM3 | ifrogz Impulse 2 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
Foldable | - | Yes | ifrogz Impulse 2 can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | - | |
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-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
Volume Limiting Function | Yes | - | |
Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | - | |
Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than ifrogz Impulse 2. |
Sensitivity | 104.5 dB/mW | 94 dB +/- 3dB | Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than ifrogz Impulse 2. |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | ifrogz Impulse 2 |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM3 | ifrogz Impulse 2 |
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Controls | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | ifrogz Impulse 2 |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
Headphones cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM3 | ifrogz Impulse 2 |
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Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
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Sensors | Atmospheric pressure sensor | - | |
Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM3 | ifrogz Impulse 2 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the ifrogz Impulse 2. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | ifrogz Impulse 2 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
Included Qty | 1 | - |
CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | ifrogz Impulse 2 |
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Connector Type | USB (power only) Headphones |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | ifrogz Impulse 2 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | Carrying pouch | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 1 year |