Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. Audeze Mobius

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and Audeze Mobius. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. Audeze Mobius Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 Audeze Mobius
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB, 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 26.5 cm -
Width 18.6 cm -
Depth 2.93 cm -
Weight 255 g 350 g Sony WH-1000XM3 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones.
Colour Black | Silver Carbon | Blue | Copper
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM3 Audeze Mobius
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Planar magnetic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Audeze Mobius can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Volume Limiting Function Yes -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) 3D sound
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 10 - 50000 Hz Audeze Mobius offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.1%
Sensitivity 104.5 dB/mW -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 120 dB
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Ultra-thin Uniforce - 100 mm Audeze Mobius have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM3 Audeze Mobius
Type - Boom
Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM3 Audeze Mobius
Controls Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM3 Audeze Mobius
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable
USB-C cable - detachable
USB cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM3 Audeze Mobius
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Sensors Atmospheric pressure sensor Head tracking sensor
Additional Functions Touch panel Amplifier, DSP
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM3 Audeze Mobius
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 38 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
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Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 Audeze Mobius
Connector Type USB (power only)
Headphones
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM3 Audeze Mobius
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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