Sony WF-1000XM3 vs. Beats Studio Buds +

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Beats Studio Buds +. 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

Sony WF-1000XM3 vs. Beats Studio Buds + Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Beats Studio Buds +
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 1.5 cm
Width - 1.85 cm
Depth - 2.05 cm
Weight 17 g 5 g Beats Studio Buds + are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Charging case: 5.1 cm x 7.2 cm x 2.55 cm / 49 g
Colour Black | Silver Black / gold | Transparent | Ivory | Cosmic silver | Cosmic pink
Protection - Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
Tracking Data - Location
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000XM3 Beats Studio Buds +
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
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 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) Balanced Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Diaphragm 6 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Fast Fuel technology, Google Fast Pair
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM3 Beats Studio Buds +
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM3 Beats Studio Buds +
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button Multiple function button, ANC/transparency
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM3 Beats Studio Buds +
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C to USB-C cable
FEATURES Sony WF-1000XM3 Beats Studio Buds +
Features - Over the air updates, one-touch pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM3 Beats Studio Buds +
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Beats Studio Buds + 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
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback: up to 9 hours
Standby Time 15 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Beats Studio Buds +
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM3 Beats Studio Buds +
Included Accessories Charging case Charging case, 4 pairs of ear tips (XS, S,M, L), USB-C to USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Mac, Android tablet
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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