Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. ifrogz Impulse 2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. ifrogz Impulse 2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 ifrogz Impulse 2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
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
Form Factor - Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM3 ifrogz Impulse 2
Controls Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button Volume, power on/off, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM3 ifrogz Impulse 2
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM3 ifrogz Impulse 2
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Sensors Atmospheric pressure sensor -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM3 ifrogz Impulse 2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
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
Connector Type USB (power only)
Headphones
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM3 ifrogz Impulse 2
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter Carrying pouch
Service & Support Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
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