Skullcandy Stim vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Skullcandy Stim 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Skullcandy Stim vs. Sony WH-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy Stim Sony WH-1000XM3
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 26.5 cm
Width - 18.6 cm
Depth - 2.93 cm
Weight 120 g 255 g Skullcandy Stim are lighter than Skullcandy Stim headphones.
Colour Blue | Black | Grey | Red Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy Stim Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
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 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy Stim.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% -
Sensitivity - 104.5 dB/mW
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 112 dB -
Diaphragm - Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Skullcandy Stim Sony WH-1000XM3
Type On-cable -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy Stim Sony WH-1000XM3
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
CABLE Skullcandy Stim Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type Headphones cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Skullcandy Stim Sony WH-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy Stim 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 Skullcandy Stim Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Skullcandy Stim Sony WH-1000XM3
Included Accessories - Carrying case, airplane adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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