Side by side comparison and review of Beats Powerbeats3 and Sony WF-1000XM5. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Beats Powerbeats3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g Earphone: 5.9 g |
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| Colour | White | Black | Siren red | Flash blue | Shock yellow | Black, gold | Pop indigo | Pop blue | Pop violet | Pop magenta | Red, defiant black | Black | Silver | |
| Protection | Waterproof, sweat-resistant | Water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Beats Powerbeats3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Bone Conduction Technology | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Beats Powerbeats3. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WF-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Multi Noise Sensor technology | |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Beats Powerbeats3 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 40000 Hz | |
| Diaphragm | - | 8.4 mm | |
| Features | - | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Beats Powerbeats3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Beats Powerbeats3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end | - |
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| CABLE | Beats Powerbeats3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Beats Powerbeats3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | - | Head tracking sensor, bone sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Beats Powerbeats3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 12 hour(s) | 12 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi |
| CONNECTIONS | Beats Powerbeats3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Beats Powerbeats3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, 4 ear tips | Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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