Sony WF-1000XM3 vs. Fairphone

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Fairphone. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WF-1000XM3 vs. Fairphone Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Fairphone
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 17 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Charging case with earphones: 6.04 cm x 2.47 cm x 5.4 cm / 46 g
Colour Black | Silver Black
Protection - Splashproof, IPX4
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 Fairphone
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 5.3 Fairphone 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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Sensitivity - 101 dB +/- 3dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 6 mm 10 mm Fairphone have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM3 Fairphone
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Fairphone microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM3 Fairphone
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM3 Fairphone
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm -
FEATURES Sony WF-1000XM3 Fairphone
Features - Touch control, wear detection
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM3 Fairphone
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 45 mAh
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 5 hours Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Fairphone.
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 180 days Fairphone have longer standby time than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 1.5 hours The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty - 2
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Fairphone
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM3 Fairphone
Included Accessories Charging case 3 pairs of ear tips, charging case (500 mAh)
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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