Product Comparison: Sony WH-1000XM2 vs Beats Studio 3

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Sony WH-1000XM2 Over Ear Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Case - Gold

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Beats Studio 3 Wireless Headphones - Matte Black

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General Specifications

Brand

Sony

Beats

Model

WH-1000XM2

Studio 3

About the Product

Sony’s WH-1000XM2 premium noise-canceling headphones let you completely immerse yourself in your music anytime, anywhere. Bluetooth and NFC technology offer wireless freedom, while industry-leading noise cancellation blocks out background noise. We enhance your listening experience even further by adjusting the sound for atmospheric pressure and small but significant factors like your face shape, hairstyle and glasses.

Enjoy a premium listening experience with every beat with the Beats by Dr. Dre Studio³ Wireless headphone. Studio³ features Pure Adaptive Noise Canceling (Pure ANC) technology to actively block external noise, along with real- time audio calibration to preserve clarity, range, and emotion. The technology continuously pinpoints and blocks external sounds, while automatically optimizing sound quality based on individual fit. It’s music the way the artists intended— without the hassle of cables or headphone jacks.

Origin

Chna

Size & Weight

Height

9.8 in.

8.9 in.

Width

7.3 in.

6.3 in.

Depth

2.9 in.

4.7 in.

Weight

9.88 oz.

9.17 oz.

Sony WH-1000XM2

Beats Studio 3

Sony WH-1000XM2

Beats Studio 3

Sony WH-1000XM2

Beats Studio 3

Sony WH-1000XM2

Beats Studio 3

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Sony WH-1000XM2 Over Ear Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Case - Gold

They are comfy to wear for hours, maybe 5-6, then my ears got a little sensitive.
Light weight and definitely more comfortable for long periods
They are comfortable, good weight, biuld quality
Comfort is great, sound is good, bulky and weight is decent.

Beats Studio 3 Wireless Headphones - Matte Black

Extremely comfortable. The ear pads are plush and conform around your ear. I can wear them for hours with zero fatigue.
Durability: Headband is metal with solid hinges. They feel sturdy.
The headphones (the part that you actually put over your ears) are far too small, both in circumference and depth.

Features

Type

Over-ear

Sensitivity

103 dB

Min. Frequency Range

4 Hz

Max. Frequency Range

40 kHz

Impedance

46 Ω

Driver Diameter

1.57 in.

In-Line Remote

Yes

Microphone

Yes

Extras

Smart Listening by Adaptive Sound Control, Sony I Headphones Connect for Android or iOS, TOUCH CONTROL

Hear the music, Not the noise, All-Day Play, Seamless Switching, W1 chip

In-Line Remote
Microphone

What customers say about "Features"

Sony WH-1000XM2 Over Ear Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Case - Gold

The ability to control the songlist by “swiping” on the earpad is phenomenal. It is SO much easier than trying to push tiny buttons on your earphones
The ability to quickly turn off the sound canceling by cupping your hand over the earpad is very useful.
They fold much much flatter than my Bose for storage and come with a nice flat zippered case.
The Connect App was easy to install and is actually useful, you can toggle how much noise canceling you want and how much you want to hear what is going on in your surroundings.
The battery does actually last about 30 hours, I set a timer every time I put them on, used the noise canceling and they lasted about 25 hours on one charge and 27 and 29 hours for the other two
Cannot control with the swipe when on the cord.
When they are charging you cannot use them.
They do feel hot to wear after a while. Not comfortable on hot days. Bose may be a better fit there.
These cans do tend to get hot and are not quite as comfortable as Bose for longer duration's

Beats Studio 3 Wireless Headphones - Matte Black

Battery life: Insane, lasts me for 3 days (avg listening 6-8 hours) before needing to recharge. They recharge to 100% very quickly
Incredible sound. The bass is punchy, filled with depth. Mids and highs sound great as well. While they don't have a truely "flat response", they sound excellent.
Bluetooth range: this is the crazy part, I can leave these on one end of my gym and walk about 130 feet away and get full signal even through two. walls.
Overall excellent sound quality. I’ve owned Bose and Panasonic noise-canceling headphones in the past, and these are definitely the best in this area.
Excellent battery life at approximately 22 hours, although I didn’t get to actually test this out.
Bass is much lower than the Bose QC
Sometimes my ears get hot

Warranty / Certifications

Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Other Information

MSRP

349.95 $