Sony WH-1000XM2 BT 4.1 30hrs Black
Sony WH-1000XM3 BT 4.2 30hrs Silver
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Wired
Wireless
Wired + Wireless Combo
Android (headphone port)
Apple iOS (headphone port)
Use With Hi-Fi Amplifier
PC or Mac
Use With Headphone Amp
MP3 Player
Musical Instrument
Commuting
Taking Flights
Train Journeys
PS4 Compatible
PS Vita Compatible
DJ-ing
Audio Books
Music
Video Content (Netflix, YouTube, TV)
Radio
Gaming
Podcasts
Over-Ear
Making Phone Calls

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Technical Specifications

3.5mm Connector 1 mm 1 mm
Acoustic System Name Closed Back Closed Back
Battery Life (max) 30 hours 30 hours
Battery Recharge Time 4 hours 3 hours
Battery Type - Built-in battery
Bluetooth Yes Yes
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Version 4.1 4.2
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Cable Type - OFC
Cables Included USB Audio (3.5mm),USB
Carrying Case Yes Yes
Charging Source USB -
Colour of Product Black Silver
Connectivity Technology Wired & Wireless Wired & Wireless
Connector Contacts Plating Gold Gold
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Diaphragm Material - Aluminum coated LCP
Driver Type - Dynamic
Driver Unit Size 40 cm 40 cm
Ear Coupling Over-ear Over-ear
Ear Coupling - Over-ear Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes
Headphone Frequency 4 - 40000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz
Headphone or Headset Mobile headset Mobile headset
Headphone Sensitivity 103 dB 104.5 dB
Headset Type - Dual Ear
Impedance 46 Ω (Ohms) 47 Ω (Ohms)
Magnet Type Neodymium Neodymium
Microphone Number 1 1
Multi-function Control - Position - On-ear
Multi-function Control - Type Touch Analogue
Multi-function Control Present Yes Yes
NFC / W1 Yes Yes
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes
Rechargeable Yes Yes
RF Frequency Band 2.4 GHz -
Smart Assistant Button (Siri, Google) - Yes
Surround Sound Yes Yes
Voice Activated Smart Assistant (e.g. "Ok Google") - Yes
Voice Coil Type - CCAW
Volume Control Present Yes Yes
Volume Control Type Touch Touch
Wearing Style Head-band Head-band
Weight 275 g 255 g
Wireless Range - 10 m
Wireless Type Bluetooth Bluetooth

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