Side by side comparison and review of Bose SoundLink and Sony WH-1000XM3. 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 | Bose SoundLink | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 18 cm | 26.5 cm | |
| Width | 14 cm | 18.6 cm | |
| Depth | 6 cm | 2.93 cm | |
| Weight | 152.6 g | 255 g | Bose SoundLink are lighter than Bose SoundLink headphones. |
| Colour | Black | White | Black | Silver | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9.1 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bose SoundLink | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | |
| Volume Limiting Function | - | Yes | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | |
| Frequency Response | - | 4 - 40000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | 104.5 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | - | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Bose SoundLink | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bose SoundLink | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button |
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| CABLE | Bose SoundLink | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable - 3.4 cm Audio cable - 1.2 m |
USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Bose SoundLink | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
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| Sensors | - | Atmospheric pressure sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bose SoundLink | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 15 hour(s) | 38 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose SoundLink. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Bose SoundLink recharge faster than Bose SoundLink. |
| Included Qty | - | 1 |
| CONNECTIONS | Bose SoundLink | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB (power only) Headphones |
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| OTHERS | Bose SoundLink | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case | Carrying case, airplane adapter | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
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