Sony WF-1000XM3 vs. Sony WI-XB400

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Sony WI-XB400. 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 WI-XB400 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WI-XB400
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 17 g 21 g Sony WF-1000XM3 are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
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Colour Black | Silver Black | Blue
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 WI-XB400
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - behind-the-neck mount
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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), 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 SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) Extra Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm 6 mm 12 mm Sony WI-XB400 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Magnetic ear buds
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WI-XB400
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WI-XB400
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button Multiple function button
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WI-XB400
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WI-XB400
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WI-XB400
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 15 hour(s) Sony WI-XB400 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
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Standby Time 15 hours 200 hours Sony WI-XB400 have longer standby time than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM3.
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WI-XB400
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WI-XB400
Included Accessories Charging case Ear-buds
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