Sony WF-SP700N vs. Sony WF-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-SP700N and Sony WF-1000XM3. 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-SP700N vs. Sony WF-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC
Weight 15.3 g 17 g Sony WF-SP700N are lighter than Sony WF-SP700N headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 7.65 g
Charging case: 6.12 cm x 5.87 cm x 3.81 cm / 45.1 g
Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Colour Pink | Black | White Black | Silver
Protection IPX4 -
Design Sports -
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-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WF-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-SP700N.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Extra Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm 6.1 mm 6 mm Sony WF-SP700N have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM3
Controls - Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM3
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 1 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-SP700N.
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
Standby Time 35 hours 15 hours Sony WF-SP700N have longer standby time than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM3
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM3
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM3
Included Accessories 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large), charging case Charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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