Detailed comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 1.69 cm | |
| Width | - | 4.07 cm | |
| Depth | - | 1.87 cm | |
| Weight | 17 g | 4.5 g | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 g |
Earphone: 4.07 cm x 1.87 cm x 1.69 cm / 4.5 g Charging case: 4.96 cm x 2.44 cm x 4.96 cm |
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| Colour | Black | Silver | White | |
| Protection | - | Spill-resistant | |
| 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 Redmi Buds 3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | Ear-bud | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 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) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 12 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | QuickPair Function, built-in Qualcomm QCC3040 chip |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | cVc (clear Voice capture) by Qualcomm | |
| Microphones Included | - | 2 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 |
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| Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | Play/pause, next/previous track, answer call |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 35 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 5 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3. |
| 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 20 hours |
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| Standby Time | 15 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | Charging case (310 mAh) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP54 | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |