Sony WF-1000XM3 vs. Beats Powerbeats High-Performance

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Beats Powerbeats High-Performance. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WF-1000XM3 vs. Beats Powerbeats High-Performance Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 17 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
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Colour Black | Silver Black | White | Red
Protection - Sweat-resistant, water-resistant
Design - Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000XM3 Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - over-the-ear mount
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 -
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 -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Beats Powerbeats High-Performance 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 -
Diaphragm 6 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Fast Fuel technology, Apple H1 chip
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM3 Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM3 Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM3 Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm Lightning to USB cable
FEATURES Sony WF-1000XM3 Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM3 Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 15 hour(s) Beats Powerbeats High-Performance lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000XM3.
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
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Standby Time 15 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM3 Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Included Accessories Charging case Carrying case, ear tips with four size options
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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