Sony WI-1000XM2 vs. Beats Studio Buds

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WI-1000XM2 and Beats Studio Buds. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WI-1000XM2 vs. Beats Studio Buds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000XM2 Beats Studio Buds
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 1.5 cm
Width - 1.85 cm
Depth - 2.05 cm
Weight 58 g 5 g Beats Studio Buds are lighter than Sony WI-1000XM2 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 5.1 cm x 7.2 cm x 2.55 cm / 48 g
Colour Black | Silver Ocean blue | Sunset pink | Moon grey | Black | White | Beats Red
Protection - Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-1000XM2 Beats Studio Buds
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Noise Isolating - Yes Beats Studio Buds 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
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000XM2 Beats Studio Buds
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000XM2 Beats Studio Buds
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Answer/end, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency
CABLE Sony WI-1000XM2 Beats Studio Buds
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
USB charge cable
USB-C to USB-C cable
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000XM2 Beats Studio Buds
Features Vibrating call alert -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Siri
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000XM2 Beats Studio Buds
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Beats Studio Buds.
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
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 15 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours
Standby Time 100 hours -
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000XM2 Beats Studio Buds
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only)
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OTHERS Sony WI-1000XM2 Beats Studio Buds
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds Charging case, logo sticker, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (S, M, L)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Mac, Android tablet
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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