Sony WF-1000XM3 vs. Sony WF-C700N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Sony WF-C700N. 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. Sony WF-C700N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WF-C700N
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 17 g 9.2 g Sony WF-C700N are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Earbud: 4.6 g
Charging case: 31 g
Colour Black | Silver Black | Sage green | Violet | White
Protection - Splashproof, sweat-resistant, 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 Sony WF-C700N
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 5.2 Sony WF-C700N 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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC 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) Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm 6 mm 5 mm Sony WF-1000XM3 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C700N.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WF-C700N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WF-C700N
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, voice assistant, answer call, noise cancelling/ambient sound mode button
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WF-C700N
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WF-C700N
Features - Wind noise reduction structure
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors - Noise sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WF-C700N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C700N 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 talk: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 7.5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 10 hours
Standby Time 15 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WF-C700N
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WF-C700N
Included Accessories Charging case 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
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