Pioneer HDJ-X5-K vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pioneer HDJ-X5-K and Sony WH-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

Pioneer HDJ-X5-K vs. Sony WH-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Pioneer HDJ-X5-K Sony WH-1000XM3
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 26.5 cm
Width - 18.6 cm
Depth - 2.93 cm
Weight 277 g 255 g Sony WH-1000XM3 are lighter than Pioneer HDJ-X5-K headphones.
Colour Black Black | Silver
Design DJ -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Pioneer HDJ-X5-K Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Pioneer HDJ-X5-K can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - 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 5 - 30000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Pioneer HDJ-X5-K.
Max Input Power 2000 mW -
Sensitivity - 104.5 dB/mW
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 102 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Pioneer HDJ-X5-K Sony WH-1000XM3
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Pioneer HDJ-X5-K Sony WH-1000XM3
Controls - Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
CABLE Pioneer HDJ-X5-K Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type Headphones cable - coiled - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Pioneer HDJ-X5-K Sony WH-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Pioneer HDJ-X5-K Sony WH-1000XM3
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 38 hour(s)
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
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Pioneer HDJ-X5-K Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Pioneer HDJ-X5-K Sony WH-1000XM3
Included Accessories 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter Carrying case, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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