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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Beats Studio Buds + |
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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 | - | 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 + |
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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 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 + |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
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REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Beats Studio Buds + |
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Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | Multiple function button, ANC/transparency |
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CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Beats Studio Buds + |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | USB-C to USB-C cable |
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FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Beats Studio Buds + |
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Features | - | Over the air updates, one-touch pairing | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Beats Studio Buds + |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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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 |
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Standby Time | 15 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Beats Studio Buds + |
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Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Beats Studio Buds + |
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Included Accessories | Charging case | Charging case, 4 pairs of ear tips (XS, S,M, L), USB-C to USB-C charging cable | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Mac, Android tablet | |
Compliant Standards | - | Bluetooth Class 1 | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |