Jaybird Freedom vs. Sony WF-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird Freedom and Sony WF-1000XM3. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jaybird Freedom vs. Sony WF-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird Freedom Sony WF-1000XM3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC
Length 36 cm -
Weight 13.8 g 17 g Jaybird Freedom are lighter than Jaybird Freedom headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 1.12 cm x 0.87 cm x 4.48 cm
Charge clip: 1.4 cm x 1.2 cm x 4 cm / 6 g
Earbud: 2.34 cm x 0.62 cm x 2.24 cm
Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Colour Space | Blush | Carbon | Blaze | Ocean | Gold Black | Silver
Body Material Metal -
Protection Sweat-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird Freedom Sony WF-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WF-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird Freedom.
Bluetooth Profiles Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Jaybird Freedom are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 96 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 6 mm 6 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Jaybird Freedom have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird Freedom Sony WF-1000XM3
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird Freedom Sony WF-1000XM3
Controls Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Jaybird Freedom Sony WF-1000XM3
Cable Type USB charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length 36 cm -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird Freedom Sony WF-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 60 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 4.5 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours
Standby Time 110 hours 15 hours Jaybird Freedom have longer standby time than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Jaybird Freedom.
CONNECTIONS Jaybird Freedom Sony WF-1000XM3
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Jaybird Freedom Sony WF-1000XM3
Included Accessories 3 ear tips, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips Charging case
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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