Sony WF-1000XM3 vs. Sony WF-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Sony WF-XB700. 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. Sony WF-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WF-XB700
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
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Colour Black | Silver Black | Blue
Protection - Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WF-XB700
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 - Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) Extra Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Diaphragm 6 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WF-XB700
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WF-XB700
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button Volume control, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WF-XB700
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm -
FEATURES Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WF-XB700
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WF-XB700
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Sony WF-XB700 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 18 hours
Continuous playback: up to 9 hours
Standby Time 15 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WF-XB700
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WF-XB700
Included Accessories Charging case Charging case
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