Detailed comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Creative Outlier Air. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Creative Outlier Air |
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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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| Weight | 17 g | 10 g | Creative Outlier Air are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 g |
Charging case: 54 g Earbud: 10 g |
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| Colour | Black | Silver | Black | |
| Protection | - | Splashproof, IPX5 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Creative Outlier Air |
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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 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| 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) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| 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. |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | Graphene - 5.6 mm | Sony WF-1000XM3 have a thicker diaphragm than Creative Outlier Air. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Bluetooth aptX technology |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Creative Outlier Air |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -42 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Creative Outlier Air |
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| Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Creative Outlier Air |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Creative Outlier Air |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Creative Outlier Air |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 60 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 10 hour(s) | Creative Outlier Air 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: up to 10 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours |
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| Standby Time | 15 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 2 hours | Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Creative Outlier Air |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Creative Outlier Air |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | Charging case | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IPX5 |