Size & Weight

WEIGHT
Approx. 58 g (main unit approx. 44 g)

General Features

HEADPHONE TYPE
Closed,Hybrid
DRIVER UNIT
Hybrid
MAGNET
Neodymium
IMPEDANCE (OHM)
50 ohm(1kHz)(when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on), 17 ohm(1kHz)(when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
3 Hz-40,000 Hz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (ACTIVE OPERATION)
20Hz - 20,000Hz (44.1kHz Sampling) / 20Hz - 40,000Hz (LDAC 96kHz Sampling, 990kbps)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE(BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION)
20Hz - 20,000Hz (44.1kHz Sampling) / 20Hz - 40,000Hz (LDAC 96kHz Sampling, 990kbps)
SENSITIVITIES (DB/MW)
99 dB/mW (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on), 94 dB/mW (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off)
VOLUME CONTROL
Yes
CORD TYPE
Single-sided (detachable)
CORD LENGTH
approx. 1m
PLUG
Gold-plated L-shaped Stereo Mini
INPUT(S)
Stereo Mini
WEARING STYLE
Neckband
NFC
Yes
DSEE HX
Yes
PASSIVE OPERATION
Yes

Battery

BATTERY CHARGE TIME
Approx. 3.5 hours, This unit can be used for 80 minutes after 10 minutes charging.
BATTERY CHARGE METHOD
USB
BATTERY LIFE(CONTINUOUS MUSIC PLAYBACK TIME)
Max. 10 hours (NC ON), Max. 12 hours (Ambient Sound Mode), Max. 15 hours (NC OFF)
BATTERY LIFE(CONTINUOUS COMMUNICATION TIME)
Max. 9 hours (NC ON), Max. 10 hours (Ambient Sound Mode), Max. 13 hours (NC OFF)
BATTERY LIFE(WAITING TIME)
Max. 11 hours (NC ON), Max. 13 hours (Ambient Sound Mode), Max. 100 hours (NC OFF)

Bluetooth® Specification

BLUETOOTH® VERSION
Bluetooth Specification Version5.0
EFFECTIVE RANGE
Line of sight approx.30ft (10m)
FREQUENCY RANGE
2.4GHz band (2.4000GHz-2.4835GHz)
PROFILE
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMAT(S)
SBC, AAC, LDAC
SUPPORTED CONTENT PROTECTION
SCMS-T

Noise Cancelling

NOISE CANCELLING ON/OFF SWITCH
Yes
AMBIENT SOUND MODE
Yes

Colour Options

silverblack

What's In The Box

  • Carrying Case: 1
  • Plug Adaptor for In-flight Use: 1
  • Connection Cable: 1
  • USB Cable: 1
  • Earbuds: 1
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Features

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Industry-leading noise cancellation 

The noise cancelling technology in the WI-1000XM2 is the most advanced ever in wireless neckband headphones, thanks to the power of our HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1. So you can lose yourself completely in your music.

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More noise captured with Dual Noise Sensor Technology

Dual microphones – one feed-forward and one feed-back – on the surface of the headphones catch more of the ambient sounds of your surroundings, whether it’s in-flight noise, city traffic or office chatter.

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More noise cancelled with HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1

Having caught the ambient sound, the dedicated HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 gets to work. It not only cancels significantly more noise across almost all frequencies but also uses less power.

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Atmospheric Pressure Optimising

Our noise cancelling is made to fly with Atmospheric Pressure Optimising. Enjoy in-flight entertainment with noise cancelling optimised for high altitude.

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HD Hybrid Driver System

Sound is optimised across the frequencies with the HD Hybrid Driver System. The 9mm dynamic driver, custom-designed for the WI-1000XM2, provides deep bass and clear mids, while the matched Balanced Armature driver reproduces delicate, natural high tones.

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The power your music deserves

The multi-talented HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 combines Digital Noise Cancelling, 32bit Audio Signal Processing, and a Digital-to-Analog converter with headphone amplifier. The result? Stunningly clear sound.

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Truly authentic sound with High-Resolution Audio

Hear music that stays true to the original recording with High-Resolution Audio. For everyday listening, the Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX™) upscales compressed digital music files, bringing them closer to the quality of High-Resolution Audio.

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A snug, stable fit with angled earphone design

With an angled shape, the earphones sit deeper and more securely in the ear for a stable, comfortable fit. Even when walking around, they won’t slip out unexpectedly.

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Light and comfortable silicon neckband

Keep listening in comfort with a lightweight neckband design made from flexible silicon that’s easy to store in a bag or case.

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Up to 10 hours of listening

No need to worry about battery life on the go. With up to 10 hours of battery life, the music just keeps on playing.

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Up to 80 minutes on quick charge

If your headphones are running low on power, a 10-minute quick charge gives you up to 80 minutes of play time.

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Adaptive Sound Control automatically adjusts to whatever you do

The Sony | Headphones Connect app offers Adaptive Sound Control, a smart function that automatically detects what you’re up to – for example, travelling, walking, or waiting – then adjusts ambient sound settings to suit the situation. You can also customise the settings to your preferences.

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Be in control of your listening

With the Sony | Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile the Equaliser lets you customise sound levels to suit your music.

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Go smarter with your favourite voice assistant

Manage your day, just by asking your favourite voice assistant. Enjoy entertainment, connect with friends, get information, listen to music and notifications, set reminders and more.

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Clearer hands-free calling with microphone built in

Conversation flows freely with clearer calling. These hands-free headphones include a microphone built into the inline controls for taking calls or talking to your voice assistant.

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Everything at your fingertips with intuitive controls

Operate essential functions at a touch using the handy inline controls including volume up/down, play/call for music and phone conversations, and a custom button for your favourite function.

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Stay tangle-free with magnetic earbuds

When you’re finished with your headphones, snap the magnetic earbuds together to stow them away neatly without getting wires tangled.

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Be travel-ready with handy carry case

These headphones are designed to pack and go with a foldable design that fits neatly in a premium fabric carry case, alongside cables and an airplane plug adapter.

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360 Spatial Sound Personalizer

With the Sony | 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer app, you’ll enjoy a sound experience that’s optimised for you. The app captures and analyses your ear shape, allowing these headphones to create your own personal spatial sound field when paired with BRAVIA XR TVs.

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Dolby Atmos Experience

With a Sony WLA-NS7 wireless transmitter connected to a BRAVIA XR TV, your headphones create the ideal arrangement of phantom speakers all around you so you can enjoy a Dolby Atmos experience. Be immersed in the scene and feel right at the heart of the action.