Sony WF-1000XM3 vs. Xiaomi MI AirDots

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Xiaomi MI AirDots. 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. Xiaomi MI AirDots Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Xiaomi MI AirDots
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 White
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 Xiaomi MI AirDots
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 5.0 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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 6 mm 7.2 mm Xiaomi MI AirDots have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM3 Xiaomi MI AirDots
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM3 Xiaomi MI AirDots
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM3 Xiaomi MI AirDots
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM3 Xiaomi MI AirDots
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi MI AirDots.
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 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 12 hours
Standby Time 15 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM3.
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Xiaomi MI AirDots
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM3 Xiaomi MI AirDots
Included Accessories Charging case Charging case, 3 ear tips (small, medium, large)
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad
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