Side by side comparison and review of Sony WI-1000XM2 and Beats Powerbeats High-Performance. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Beats Powerbeats High-Performance |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 58 g | - | |
| Colour | Black | Silver | Black | White | Red | |
| Protection | - | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | |
| Design | - | Sports | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Beats Powerbeats High-Performance |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | |
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| Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | - | |
| 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, LDAC | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WI-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Beats Powerbeats High-Performance are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | - | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 40000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 9 mm | - | |
| Features | - | Fast Fuel technology, Apple H1 chip |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Beats Powerbeats High-Performance |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Beats Powerbeats High-Performance |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Beats Powerbeats High-Performance |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m USB charge cable |
Lightning to USB cable | |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Beats Powerbeats High-Performance |
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| Features | Vibrating call alert | - | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri | |
| Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Beats Powerbeats High-Performance |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | 15 hour(s) | Beats Powerbeats High-Performance lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WI-1000XM2. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours |
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| Standby Time | 100 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Beats Powerbeats High-Performance |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Beats Powerbeats High-Performance |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | Carrying case, ear tips with four size options | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Compliant Standards | - | Bluetooth Class 1 | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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