Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX. 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 | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 3.48 cm | |
| Width | - | 2.25 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.27 cm | |
| Weight | 17 g | 6 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 g |
Charging case: 6.62 cm x 2.21 cm x 4.8 cm / 53 g Earbud: 2.25 cm x 2.27 cm x 3.48 cm / 6 g |
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| Colour | Black | Silver | Anthracite oxygen | Anthracite black | Gold tone | |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium, silicone, polymer, tempered glass | |
| Protection | - | IP57 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | 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 | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
| 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. |
| Sensitivity | - | 107 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 9.2 mm | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | - | Condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | USB-C to USB-A cable - 50 cm |
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| FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 70 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 8 hours | 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 |
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours |
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| Standby Time | 15 hours | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 1.5 hours | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | 4 pairs of silicone ear tips, charging case (380 mAh), Comply ear tips, USB-C to USB-A cable (0.5 m) | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Android tablet | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP57 | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 3 years |
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