Sony WI-1000XM2 vs. Philips TAT3217BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WI-1000XM2 and Philips TAT3217BK. 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. Philips TAT3217BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000XM2 Philips TAT3217BK
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 58 g 51 g Philips TAT3217BK are lighter than Sony WI-1000XM2 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 3.41 cm x 2 cm x 2.18 cm
Charging case: 6.25 cm x 2.4 cm x 4.56 cm
Colour Black | Silver Black
Protection - Splashproof
Recommended Use Portable electronics 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 WI-1000XM2 Philips TAT3217BK
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Philips TAT3217BK have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, LDAC SBC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WI-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 3 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WI-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAT3217BK.
Max Input Power - 5 mW
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW 101.5 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 22 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 9 mm 10 mm Philips TAT3217BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000XM2.
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000XM2 Philips TAT3217BK
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000XM2 Philips TAT3217BK
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Voice assistant
CABLE Sony WI-1000XM2 Philips TAT3217BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
USB charge cable
USB-C cable - detachable - 50 cm
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000XM2 Philips TAT3217BK
Features Vibrating call alert Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Communications Technology - Bluetooth
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000XM2 Philips TAT3217BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 40 mAh
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAT3217BK.
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: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 26 hours
Standby Time 100 hours -
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAT3217BK recharge faster than Sony WI-1000XM2.
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000XM2 Philips TAT3217BK
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WI-1000XM2 Philips TAT3217BK
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (460 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - IPX5
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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