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Series

1000X4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current maker press names 1000X series.

Space8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Model Series: Soundcore Space Series, Generation 2nd Generation.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

YY30131Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 cover explicitly names this regulatory model.

D1402, D1402Z11, D1402Z21, D1402Z614Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Store variant SKUs from the product data: D1402Z61 Seafoam Green, D1402Z21 Linen White, D1402Z11 Jet Black. D1402 is the base model on the user guide and the Amazon listing.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Model Number D1402, Jet Black listing.

GTIN / EAN

454873617980610Retailer pageargos.co.uk/product/9899456Read 7 October 2026Exact Black model WH1000XM4CB.CE7 product details table, EAN 4548736179806. Applies to this UK/EU Black SKU only, not every color or US bundle.

194644321956, 194644321963, 1946443219704Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Store variant barcodes: 194644321970 Seafoam Green, 194644321963 Linen White, 194644321956 Jet Black. The Amazon UPC for the Jet Black listing is 194644321956.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026UPC 194644321956 on the Jet Black listing.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

7 September 20263Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 7 October 2026Dated maker release, announcement date separate from first retail availability.

1 March 20269Press articleubergizmo.com/2026/03/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Article dated 03/01/2026: unveiled at MWC 2026 in Barcelona. Cult of Mac says announced in early March.

Status

Available10Retailer pageargos.co.uk/product/9899456Read 7 October 2026Exact current Black product has price, delivery and purchase availability. September first availability remains separately sourced.

Available4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026The maker US store lists the product and retailers sell it. The US store itself showed sold out when read, which is stock and not a discontinuation.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Sony WH-1000XM49Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Exact current review explicitly calls WH-1000XM4 its predecessor. This is the revived M4 branch, not a claim that XM6 is its predecessor.26Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm4c-launch-162596Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys calls the WH-1000XM4C an updated version of the WH-1000XM4 and calls the XM4 its predecessor.

soundcore Space One17Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/ive-been-trying-soundcores-space-2-headphones-at-mwc-2026-and-i-dont-want-to-take-them-offRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide calls the Space 2 the follow-up to the Space One and compares it with its predecessor's battery life.18Press articlethe-gadgeteer.com/2026/03/09/when-your-budget-headphones-outlive-your-vacationRead 23 October 2026The Gadgeteer says the Space 2 replaces the Space One in Anker's lineup.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$299.993Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 7 October 2026US September 7, 2026 manufacturer launch release states suggested retail price USD 299.99.

$129.994Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Regular price $129.99 USD.9Press articleubergizmo.com/2026/03/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026$129.99 in the US.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€129.999Press articleubergizmo.com/2026/03/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Retail price $129.99 in the US, GBP 129.99 in the UK and EUR 129.99 in Germany and the EU. Tax treatment is not stated.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

GB, FR, US3Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 7 October 2026US maker launch release offers the M4 2nd Gen through Sony Electronics and authorized US dealers.10Retailer pageargos.co.uk/product/9899456Read 7 October 2026Exact WH1000XM4CB.CE7 current UK listing and delivery availability establish GB.11Press releasesony.fr/presscentre/sony-ravive-ses-incontournables-le-wh-1000xm4c-fait-son-grand-retour-aux-cotes-de-ses-best-sellers-milieu-et-entree-de-gammeRead 7 October 2026France price and availability section explicitly offers the current model in September 2026. UK exact retail listing and US Sony announcement separately establish their markets. Not an exhaustive worldwide list.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Platinum Silver, Lavender7Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-introduces-wh-1000xm4c-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-and-updates-popular-mid-and-entry-level-wireless-headphones-with-wh-ch730n-and-wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Exact WH-1000XM4C color list. Hello Kitty collaboration does not change base hardware.

Jet Black, Linen White, Seafoam Green4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Colour picker: Seafoam Green, Linen White, Jet Black. The store showed every colour as sold out or unavailable when read, while Amazon US and other retailers sell it.

Segment

Music2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4cRead 5 October 2026Maker music-listening headband headphone category, rather than an INZONE gaming headset.

Music4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Maker text: noise cancelling headphones for all-day wear and travel, with Hi-Res Audio and LDAC. Stored as music.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear7Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-introduces-wh-1000xm4c-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-and-updates-popular-mid-and-entry-level-wireless-headphones-with-wh-ch730n-and-wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Exact product section explicitly comfortable over-ear design.

Over-ear8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Headphones Ear Placement: Over Ear. HeadphoneCheck lists ear coupling over-ear.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Same exact maker table Headphone Type Closed.

Closed12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Technical specifications: Type closed-back, ear coupling over-ear.14Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/soundcore-space-2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: headphone style closed back.

Wearing style

Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter labels the headband and left/right units.

Headband10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026Over-ear headband with plush memory foam padding on the headband and ear cups.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

Flat and inward4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 13 storing: rotate both units flat, fold one unit toward headband. Both flat swivel and inward fold proved.

Flat and inward10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026The headphones swivel flat and fold up compactly.12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026The foldable Space 2 can be folded flat.13Reviewthumbculture.co.uk/soundcore-space-2-headset-reviewRead 15 October 2026The ear cups rotate completely flat and fold inward.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same page 13 explicitly rotate units to flatten.

Yes10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026The headphones swivel flat.13Reviewthumbculture.co.uk/soundcore-space-2-headset-reviewRead 15 October 2026The ear cups rotate completely flat.

RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic13Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_158XM4V2BK/Sony-WH-1000XM4C-Black.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact current M4 2nd Gen product details explicitly identify dynamic 40 mm drivers. Public indexed product text retrieved. No older WH-1000XM4 driver fact transferred. Independently reproduced actual public indexed Product Highlights under exact M4C Black URL. Live normal curl 403 is not bypassed, legacy XM4 rows excluded.

Dynamic8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Audio Driver Type: Dynamic Driver. HeadphoneCheck and SoundGuys also list a dynamic driver.12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Technical specifications: Transducer principle dynamic.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

40mm5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Public indexed exact maker specification cells: 40 mm playback driver. Direct fetch intermittent.

40mm4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: 40mm double-layer diaphragm drivers.5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Driver Size 40 mm.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

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111Measurementsoundguys.com/product/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Specification list: Driver Count 1.

Diaphragm material

Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c/feature-2Read 7 October 2026Powerful 40 mm drivers paragraph explicitly LCP diaphragms, not merely a coating.

Double-layer silk and metal-ceramic diaphragm4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: double-layer diaphragm. Cult of Mac, SoundGuys and Ubergizmo name it a silk diaphragm with metal-ceramic material.15Reviewcultofmac.comRead 15 October 2026Double-layer diaphragm drivers combining a silk diaphragm with metal ceramic material.

Magnet

Neodymium14Retailer pagecurrys.co.uk/products/sony-wh1000xm4c-wireless-bluetooth-noisecancelling-headphones-lavender-10310256.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact current Lavender technical specifications table, Driver type: Neodymium drivers. Shared M4C hardware, not its pad or diaphragm material.

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Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min4 HzMax40 kHz4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 119: 4 Hz to 40 kHz IEC, headphone cable with power on. Not passive acoustic range.

Min20 HzMax40 kHz5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Frequency Response 20 Hz - 40 kHz. No power state or test standard is given. The 40 kHz end applies to LDAC at best, and no source separates wired from wireless.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

Min20 HzMax40 kHz5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Same table A2DP transmission band at LDAC 96 kHz sampling/990 kbps. 44.1 kHz band 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Not acoustic response.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

16Ω4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 119: 16 ohms at 1 kHz headset off. Powered figure 40 ohms.

16Ω5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Impedance 16 ohm +/- 15%. No power state is given.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

101dB4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 119: 101 dB/mW headset off. Powered 106 dB/mW. No older XM 4 value transferred.

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Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

Per 1 mW4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 119 explicitly dB/mW.

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THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Yes10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026HearID Sound builds a personalised EQ from a hearing test and a preference test.14Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/soundcore-space-2-reviewRead 15 October 2026HearID personalised EQ is a gamified hearing test that builds an EQ.15Reviewcultofmac.comRead 15 October 2026HearID 3.0 hearing test builds a personalized EQ.

Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

Yes24Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/software/00269130Read 7 October 2026Exact WH-1000XM4C support-linked current Sound Connect page explicitly says smartphone-configured Equalizer carries over to PC without PC app. Actual model EQ independently supported by exact guide and maker sound page. Active Bluetooth route. Generic model-dependent other features are not inherited, passive analog EQ unproved.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

106Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c/feature-2Read 7 October 2026Fine-tune paragraph explicitly 10-band equalizer.

810Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026A custom 8-band EQ.12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026An eight-band EQ that can be saved as presets.16Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Eight-band equaliser in the Soundcore app.

EQ presets

Hard, Soft, Heavy, Clear, Game9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Current-model measured EQ chart tabs in public article data name these five presets. Regional Apache 207 future profile excluded.

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

360 Reality Audio4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 About 360 Reality Audio, supported service/content required.

3D Audio3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Space-2-Setup-and-Basic-Operations-GuideRead 15 October 2026Features: 3D Audio enhances stereo and spatial effects, and cannot be used together with LDAC. SoundGuys and HeadphoneCheck call it 3D Sound.10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026A 3D Sound toggle for spatial audio.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 ANC and noise-canceling chapter.

Yes4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: 4-stage low-frequency noise cancelling system.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

Hybrid4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts pages 14-16 identify external and internal noise-canceling microphones.

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ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

415Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c/feature-1Read 7 October 2026Noise cancellation paragraph explicitly two microphones on each earcup. Four across both earcups. Help Guide parts chapter independently identifies internal and external ANC microphones. This is not the voice microphone count.

48Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Product description: 2 noise-detecting microphones on each side.

Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 automatically adjusts noise cancellation based on detected actions.

Yes9Press articleubergizmo.com/2026/03/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026The 4-stage noise cancelling is designed to adjust automatically to environments such as jet engines, buses and offices. SoundGuys calls it adaptive four-stage ANC and HeadphoneCheck says the adaptive ANC activates automatically.

ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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37dB6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Space-2-Specs-Features-and-CompatibilityRead 15 October 2026Specification: noise cancellation depth -37 dB (tested in Anker laboratory). The frequency is not stated. Stored as 37 dB of attenuation.

Transparency mode

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 Ambient Sound Control.

Yes5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Transparency page: switch to transparency mode with the NC button.

Adjustable transparency

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same page adjusts ambient mode.

No12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026The review wishes for a transparency mode with two or three adjustable intensity levels, so none exists.

Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 explicitly automatic Speak-to-Chat audio detection and settings.

No12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026The Easy Chat function is exclusive to the Space One.

Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Even bass, recessed upper mids from about 1.6 to 3.4 kHz, a dip near 7 kHz and extended upper treble.16Measurementsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Objective Measurements prose and current product chart, Default profile. SoundGuys published method uses B&K 5128 and SoundCheck. Connection, codec and firmware not stated. No numerical deviation from target inferred.17Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Published headphone method: B&K 5128 head and torso simulator, 1704C-102 interface and SoundCheck. Do not infer unreported M4C codec, firmware or connection.

Against the SoundGuys house curve the response is about 3 to 4 dB above it in the sub-bass below 50 Hz, dips to about 6 dB below it near 125 Hz, peaks at about 6.5 dB near 1.6 kHz and about 8 dB near 8 kHz, and rolls off above 10 kHz. SoundGuys calls the default tuning boxy and says it changes with ANC off.11Measurementsoundguys.com/product/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Lab chart against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve: +3.9 dB at 20 Hz, +2.6 dB at 50 Hz, -6.3 dB at 125 Hz, 0.1 dB at 1 kHz, +6.5 dB at 1.6 kHz, +5.4 dB at 3.15 kHz, +5.9 dB at 5 kHz, +7.9 dB at 8 kHz, -3.5 dB at 10 kHz and -16.3 dB at 16 kHz. The SoundGuys target is its own house curve and the test rig is not named.

Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Street and incidental noise are attenuated. Office noise and wind are less effectively suppressed. The review unit also had call crackles and dropouts near three previously paired devices.16Measurementsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Current article microphone test section and ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant samples. SoundGuys method uses a calibrated artificial mouth and recorded speech with controlled background noise. Source unit caveat retained. Connection codec and firmware unstated.17Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Published speech method uses calibrated artificial mouth, recorded speech and controlled ideal, background-noise, wind and reverberation conditions.

In ideal conditions the voice sounds clear and natural. Noise rejection is very good in office and street conditions. In wind the voice is a little muffled but understandable.10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026Microphone demos in ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. The review says the three-mic array works well and wind is the weak spot.

Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

ASony WH-1000XM4C

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Bsoundcore Space 2

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	53.35

Source10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026In the SoundGuys standardized battery test the headphones lasted 53 hours 21 minutes with ANC on, stored as 53.35 hours. Codec, volume and test signal are not stated in the review. The review header says battery is not measured, which contradicts the body text.

Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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53.35h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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263g(9.3 oz)12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Technical specifications: Weight without cable 263 g and with cable 271 g. The maker figures are 264 g and 261 g.

Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Built-in1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Parts and controls chapter identifies the integrated voice microphone(s).

Built-in10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026The three microphones are built into the ear cups. The review and the box list no boom microphone.

Microphone element

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

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Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

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310Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026Three-mic array with an AI noise-reduction algorithm for calls.13Reviewthumbculture.co.uk/soundcore-space-2-headset-reviewRead 15 October 2026A 3-microphone array.

Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

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Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

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Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

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AI9Press articleubergizmo.com/2026/03/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026A three-microphone array paired with AI noise reduction.

Flip to mute

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Mute button

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Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

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Sidetone

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Receiving and making calls chapters explicitly play the wearer voice through the headphones. Adjustable sidetone is not assumed.

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Adjustable sidetone

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Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

Analog, Bluetooth4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Bluetooth connection chapters plus page 72 analog cable. USB charging is not USB audio.

Bluetooth, Analog5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wired listening: 3.5 mm AUX cable. Bluetooth turns off in wired mode. The USB-C port is for charging.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

3.5 mm TRS5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Same table stereo mini plug, TRS audio-only cable confirmed by exact review.

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Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

3.5 mm4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 72 stereo-mini cable/input-jack diagram.

3.5 mm5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview item 5: 3.5 mm Audio Input on the headphones. Amazon lists the cable as detachable.

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

1.2m5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Same table approximate 1.2 m headphone cable, charging cable not included in EU base.

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Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Parts and controls labels USB Type-C charging port.

USB-C5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview item 4: USB-C Charging Port. It is charging only.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

No9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly cannot listen via USB-C.

No10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026The Space 2 does not support USB-C audio. The USB-C port is for charging only.16Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026No direct support for USB-C audio. The review lists Bluetooth 6.0, which the maker manual contradicts.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 72 explicitly playback with headset off. Built-in voice mic unavailable through supplied cable, smartphone microphone used.

Yes1Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-connect-my-soundcore-Space-2-using-the-AUX-cableRead 15 October 2026The maker AUX article says to keep the headphones off while connecting the cable, then hold the power button for 2 seconds so the default EQ applies. The headphones power off when the cable is removed. It does not say whether sound plays with a flat battery. HeadphoneCheck and Cult of Mac say it does, so passive listening is stored as true.10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026Not stated in this review. The value comes from HeadphoneCheck and Cult of Mac.12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026The 3.5 mm input works both passively with a depleted battery and actively with noise cancellation and transparency available.15Reviewcultofmac.comRead 15 October 2026The wired option makes the headphones practical when the battery is completely flat.

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

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None5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth only. The box has no receiver.

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

10m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 104: maximum Bluetooth communication distance approximately 10 m. Varies with obstacles and electromagnetic environment. Maker claim, not a measured range.

15m5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Bluetooth Range 49 ft (15 m).

Bluetooth

6.05Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Exact model specification table explicitly Bluetooth Version 6.0. This does not establish LE Audio or Auracast support by itself.

6.15Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Bluetooth Version 6.1. What Hi-Fi prints 6.0, which does not match the maker.

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

SBC, AAC, LDAC1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Supported Codecs chapter gives the exact supported list. LDAC requires compatible host and sound-quality-priority setting.

SBC, AAC, LDAC4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: LDAC in wireless mode. SBC and AAC come from the support article.5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026LDAC page: LDAC needs Android 8.0 or later and is enabled in the soundcore app. SBC and AAC come from the support article.6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Space-2-Specs-Features-and-CompatibilityRead 15 October 2026What audio codecs are supported? SBC, AAC and LDAC.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

No9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly reports absent LE audio features on this exact model. Future update is speculation, not stored.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

No9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Review explicitly No Auracast. Bluetooth 6.0 alone is not Auracast proof.

No10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026They do not support Auracast.15Reviewcultofmac.comRead 15 October 2026Space 2 does not support Auracast.

Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Connecting to 2 devices chapter, page 69. Audio streams switch, not mix.

Yes3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Space-2-Setup-and-Basic-Operations-GuideRead 15 October 2026Dual device connection is enabled by default and can be switched off in the soundcore app. Audio switches between devices manually or automatically.5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dual connections: enabled by default, and LDAC remains available with two devices connected.14Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/soundcore-space-2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Multipoint connectivity works with the phone and laptop and switches automatically.

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same chapter page 69 explicitly two devices simultaneously.

25Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dual Connections: two devices at once.

Paired devices remembered

81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Android pairing page 42: up to eight devices remembered, oldest registration replaced.

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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair18Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c/feature-5Read 7 October 2026Google Fast Pair Android one-tap pairing paragraph and logo. Swift Pair claims for CH730N and CH530 are not transferred to M4C.

Google Fast Pair5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Powering on and pairing: Google Fast Pairing for Android 6.0 and above, which may be unavailable in some regions.

Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Individual Bluetooth chapters explicitly name Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. No console path inferred.

Android, iOS10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026Soundcore app on iOS and Android. Google Fast Pair on Android 6.0 and above. LDAC needs Android. Other hosts work over Bluetooth or the 3.5 mm cable but are not documented.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

ASony WH-1000XM4C

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Android and iPhone pairing plus receiving/making calls chapters establish Bluetooth HFP/HSP speech. Printed page 98 computer video-call section selects WH-1000XM4C Hands-Free for both speaker and microphone and explicitly refers to Windows 11 and Mac pairing. Console and analog voice paths excluded.

Bsoundcore Space 2

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Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

930mAh19Retailer pagedigitec.ch/en/s1/product/sony-wh-1000xm4c-dnc-27-h-wireless-headphones-73105609Read 7 October 2026Exact M4C technical battery table: 930 mAh. Headset capacity, not an external case or combined packs. Minimum/typical qualification not published. Maker Reference Guide confirms rechargeable 3.7 V lithium-ion battery but does not publish mAh. No Wh-derived capacity. Independently corroborated by exact Black CE7 RTV Euro AGD table, which explicitly labels 930 mAh nominal. No Wh-derived number.25Retailer pageeuro.com.pl/sluchawki/sony-wh-1000xm4c-anc-nauszne-bluetooth-czarny.bhtmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Black WH-1000XM4CB.CE7 table explicitly Pojemność nominalna 930 mAh. Published nominal headset battery capacity, corroborates retained Digitec claim, not inferred from 3.441 Wh or 3.7 V.

750mAh5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Battery Capacity 750 mAh x 1. Input 5V 0.75A.

Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

110Retailer pageargos.co.uk/product/9899456Read 7 October 2026Exact model product details: Batteries required 1 x Li-Ion (included). One supplied headset battery assembly, not a claim about internal cell count.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

ASony WH-1000XM4C

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	27
Bluetooth	No	34
Analog	Yes	19
Analog	No	32

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Available Operating Time page 32, table visually checked. AAC/SBC Bluetooth ANC on 27 h and ANC/ambient off 34 h. LDAC ANC on 20 h and off 27 h omitted because codec column absent. Powered analog ANC on 19 h and off 32 h. Call and ambient-only rows excluded. EQ, DSEE and additional app functions can shorten these maxima.

Bsoundcore Space 2

Connection	ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	Not available	50
Bluetooth	No	Not available	70
Bluetooth	Yes	LDAC	40
Bluetooth	No	LDAC	45

Source4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: up to 50 hours with ANC on or 70 hours with ANC off.5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS Playtime: ANC On 50 hours, ANC Off 70 hours, LDAC + ANC On 40 hours, LDAC + ANC Off 45 hours. The support article says the figures are tested on an iPhone at 50% volume with wearing detection off, and that 3D audio effects and EQ switching reduce playtime.6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Space-2-Specs-Features-and-CompatibilityRead 15 October 2026Battery FAQ: ANC mode 50H, ANC mode + LDAC 40H, Normal mode 70H, tested on an iPhone at 50% volume with wearing detection off. With wearing detection on the figures are 5 hours lower. The manual's LDAC with ANC off figure (45 h) is not in the FAQ.

Battery life (claimed, max)

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Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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Charging port

USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Charging chapter: USB Type-C cable to the charging port.

USB-C5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging: use the included USB-C charging cable.

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

180min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Charging page 30: approximately 3 h, explicitly defined as empty battery to full capacity. Converted to 180 min.

120min5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Charging Time approx. 2 hr. Charging page: a full charge takes about 2 hours. HeadphoneCheck measured 95 minutes.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

3min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Available Operating Time page 32: 3 minutes charging.

5min4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: 4 hours of listening from a 5-minute charge.5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging: a 5-minute quick charge provides up to 4 hours of wireless playtime.

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

1h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same page: approximately 1 h music playback after 3 minutes. Codec and ANC condition of quick-charge result are not published.

4h4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: 4 hours from a 5-minute charge. The support article says this is wireless playtime.5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging: 5 min = 4 hr playback.

Use while charging

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No5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging: do not use the headphones while charging.

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Touch4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts chapter buttons and touch sensor, page 26-28 touch operations.

Buttons5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button controls: NC button, power button, volume up and down, multi-function button. All physical buttons.

Volume control

Touch4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 27 touch swipe up/down. Analog cable uses source-device controls.

Buttons5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button controls: volume up and volume down press once.

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 29 assigns NC/AMB button double-press to Quick Access service. Not universal remapping of every control.

Yes3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Space-2-Setup-and-Basic-Operations-GuideRead 15 October 2026The multi-function button long press can be set to the phone voice assistant, Anka, AI Translation or Nap Mode. Only one function at a time.5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026The multi-function button long press can be set to Voice Assistant, Anka, AI Translation or Nap Mode in the app.

Wear detection

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 8 plus wearing chapter: music pause/resume and power off based on removal.

Yes5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wearing detection page: music pauses when the headphones come off and resumes when worn. It is off by default and works only over Bluetooth.10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026A wearing detection sensor sits in the left ear cup. It is off by default.14Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/soundcore-space-2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Wear detection needs calibration in the app.

Voice assistant

Google app, Siri4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 100-103 Google app Android/Siri iPhone, hold touch panel more than 1 second. No Hey Siri.

Voice Assistant, Anka3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Space-2-Setup-and-Basic-Operations-GuideRead 15 October 2026The long-press function can start the phone's native voice assistant or the Anka voice assistant.5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button controls: Activate Voice Assistant / Anka / AI Translation / Nap Mode.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded20Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm4cRead 7 October 2026October 5, 2026 current-model review build paragraph explicitly describes padding on both the earpads and headband.

Padded14Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/soundcore-space-2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Padded headband that did not feel heavy.

Headband material

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Frame material

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Plastic with a metal headband frame10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026The build is primarily plastic with a metal frame underneath.

Ear cup material

Plastic21Reviewgizmodo.com/sony-wh-1000xm4c-review-still-kind-of-goated-2000810045Read 7 October 2026Exact current review identifies matte plastic outer earcups. Internal frame and headband material not inferred.

ABS and polycarbonate8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Additional details: Enclosure Material ABS and polycarbonate.

Ear pad material

Faux leather9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Current review identifies faux-leather over-ear padding. Polymer chemistry not stated.

Protein leather over slow-rebound memory foam4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: upgraded protein leather ear cushions with slow-rebound memory foam.

Replaceable ear pads

Yes9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Current-model build section explicitly allows hand removal for cleaning and replacement.

Yes2Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Replace-and-install-the-Ear-Cushions-on-soundcore-Space-2Read 15 October 2026Maker support article: the ear cushions are designed to be removable and replaced at home with no tools. They are not left or right specific. Soundcore sells Space 2 ear cushions on its store.

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

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Clip2Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Replace-and-install-the-Ear-Cushions-on-soundcore-Space-2Read 15 October 2026Remove by pushing the cushion inward and pulling it outward. Install by aligning each locating pin with its hole and pressing until it snaps in flush. The care article says mounting tabs and slots. Stored as clip.

Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Ear pads, Headphone cable1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact model guide 72 detachable headphone cable. Pads separately proven by current SoundGuys review. Battery assembly remains report-only because the European reference self-repair sentence could not be independently reread during verification. Normal-operation battery swapping is not inferred.9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Build section explicitly allows removing current ear pads by hand for cleaning and replacement.

Ear cushions2Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Replace-and-install-the-Ear-Cushions-on-soundcore-Space-2Read 15 October 2026Ear cushions only. No source says the battery can be replaced by the user.

Software

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Companion app

Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Using Sound Connect app chapter explicitly names the current app.

soundcore5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual refers to the soundcore app.

App platforms

Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same chapter directs installation from Google Play or Apple App Store.

Android, iOS10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026The Soundcore app is supported on iOS and Android.

User firmware updates

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026App chapter lists Update Software and dedicated firmware-update chapter.

Yes5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Firmware update page: the app shows new firmware when it is found.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

253g(8.9 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Specifications chapter: approximate 253 g. Detachable cable inclusion is not stated.

264g(9.3 oz)8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Item Weight 264 g, Mfr Part Number D1402, manufacturer Anker. What Hi-Fi and TechRadar also say 264 g and Tom's Guide 9.3 oz. SoundGuys, Thumb Culture and the launch coverage say 261 g, and Anker Japan says about 260 g. HeadphoneCheck lists 263 g without cable and 271 g with cable.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c/feature-2Read 7 October 2026Exact feature page shows Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless logos with LDAC high-resolution description.

Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: supports Hi-Res Audio in wired mode and LDAC in wireless mode. The Amazon title says LDAC Hi-Res Wireless Audio. No certification list was checked.

Communication certifications

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FCC ID

AK8YY301323Regulatory filingfccid.io/AK8YY3013/Letter/02-FCC-Authorization-Letter-9381384Read 7 October 2026Public FCC filing metadata identifies full FCC ID AK8YY3013, product code YY3013 and Sony Corporation. Exact maker manual cover maps WH-1000XM4C to YY3013. Original FCC exhibit fetch returned 403, not treated as a read document.

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Other certifications

360 Reality Audio6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c/feature-2Read 7 October 2026360 Reality Audio section explicitly calls these certified headphones. This is separate from Hi-Res logos and does not prove a bundled paid spatial licence or head tracking.

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In the box

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In the box

Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset, Headphone cable, Carrying case, Documents4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 12 headset, analog cable, case and documents. USB-A to USB-C cable supplied only for mainland China, omitted from European base.

Space 2 headphones, USB-C charging cable, 3.5 mm AUX cable, Travel pouch8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Built-in media: AUX cable x1, cable, Space 2 headphones x1, travel pouch x1. HeadphoneCheck lists the USB-C charging cable, mini-jack cable and carry pouch.12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Delivery scope: USB-C charging cable, mini-jack cable, carry pouch.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

ASony WH-1000XM4C

Type	Length (m)	Count
Headphone cable	1.2	1

Source5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026One analog cable from guide page 12, published approximate 1.2 m maker length.

Bsoundcore Space 2

Type	Count
USB-C charging cable	1
3.5 mm AUX cable	1

Source8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Built-in media lists one AUX cable and one cable. HeadphoneCheck names a USB-C charging cable and a mini-jack cable. Lengths are not published, and HeadphoneCheck calls the USB-C cable short.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

Hard22Retailer pagegalaxus.de/de/s1/product/sony-wh-1000xm4c-dnc-27-h-kabellos-kopfhoerer-73105609Read 7 October 2026Exact M4C technical accessories table identifies Headphone case: Hard Case. Maker includes one carrying case. No old XM4 case specification transferred.

Soft10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026Soundcore includes only a cloth pouch, no hardshell case.

Links

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Product page

www.sony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4cRead 5 October 2026Exact current maker model page.

us.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphones4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specifications5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Official exact-model Specifications page. HTML specification sheet, not a fabricated PDF document.

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Manual

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdf1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete current English maker guide, 120 pages. Shared regional sibling model is not added as another product.

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdf5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026soundcore Space 2 User Guide (D1402), English.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year12Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/183151/sony-headphones-WH1000XM4CB-warranty.pdfRead 7 October 2026Sony original Video and Audio Limited Warranty card, page 1, one year from original purchase for Sony or authorized-dealer purchases in the US and Canada. Linked by Abt exact WH1000XM4C/B product Warranty anchor. Scanned card visually read. Not an EU statutory-rights duration.

1.5years7Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/pages/warrantyRead 15 October 2026US warranty page: headphones 18 months from the purchase date. A statutory warranty in other markets can be longer. The Amazon listing also says 18.

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