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Sony WH-1000XM2 vs Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION (WH-1000XX)

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SonyWH-1000XM2Sony1000X THE COLLEXION (WH-1000XX)
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2017May 2026
Sound
TypeOver-earOver-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Driver size40 mm30 mm
BackClosedClosed
Impedance–48 ohms
Bluetooth codecsSBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD and LDACSBC, AAC, LDAC and LC3
Chip–QN3 + V3
Drivers40 mm dome-type drivers with aluminium-coated liquid crystal polymer diaphragms, CCAW voice coils and neodymium magnets; 4 Hz to 40 kHz wired frequency responseSoft edge and unidirectional carbon-composite dome; wired response 4 Hz to 40,000 Hz (IEC, powered on); Bluetooth 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz at 44.1 kHz, or 20 Hz to 40,000 Hz with LDAC at 96 kHz/990 kbps; sensitivity 103 dB/mW and impedance 48 Ω powered on
Chip–HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 and Integrated Processor V3
Noise cancelling detailDual Noise Sensor technology, Personal NC Optimiser and Atmospheric Pressure Optimising; Adaptive Sound Control and adjustable Ambient Sound Mode through the app; Quick Attention passes outside sound through while a hand covers the right earcup12-microphone Multi-Noise Sensor system, Adaptive NC Optimizer with fit and air-pressure adjustment, Quick Attention and automatic Ambient Sound Mode
Audio featuresLDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC and SBC over Bluetooth; DSEE HX upscaling, S-Master HX amplification, equaliser and surround modes in Sony Headphones Connect; NFC pairingDSEE Ultimate; 360 Reality Audio Upmix for Music, Cinema and Game; default Listening Mode button settings are Standard, Music and Cinema, customisable in Sony | Sound Connect
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 30 hoursUp to 24 hours
Battery life detailUp to 30 hours with noise cancelling on or 38 hours off; up to 40 hours of standby with noise cancelling on or 200 hours off; full charge in about four hoursUp to 32 hours with noise cancelling off; call time up to 16 hours with noise cancelling on or 20 hours off; Bluetooth and wired listening can continue while charging
Fast chargingTen minutes of charging gives up to 70 minutes of playback5 minutes gives up to 1.5 hours; full charge approximately 3.5 hours
Design
Weight275 g320 g
Bluetooth4.16.0
Two devices at once–Yes
Headphone cableYesYes
ControlsRight earcup touch panel for playback, calls and volume; separate power and noise cancelling/ambient buttonsTouch playback and volume controls, Listening Mode button, wearing detection, Speak-to-Chat, built-in voice commands and call control by head gestures; Gemini on compatible devices
Fit and ear tipsCircumaural ear cushions; swivelling earcups fold into the supplied carrying caseMetal headband and faux-leather earcups; broad cushioned headband and removable earpads; swivels flat but does not fold (What Hi-Fi?)
Water resistance detail–No water resistance rating published
Works withBluetooth A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP; Sony Headphones Connect app for noise cancelling and sound controls; detachable 3.5 mm cable supports listening with the headphones switched off; Micro-USB charges the batterySony | Sound Connect; LE Audio with Auracast and Gaming Audio Profile, multipoint, Fast Pair and Swift Pair; approximately 10 m Bluetooth range; analogue playback needs power (What Hi-Fi?)
ColoursBlack, Champagne GoldPlatinum, Black
In the boxHeadphones, carrying case, 1.5 m headphone cable, USB cable and in-flight plug adaptorCarrying case with magnetic closure, 1.2 m detachable headphone cable, warranty card and reference guide; no USB charging cable listed

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