Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and Skullcandy Riff. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Skullcandy Riff |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 26.5 cm | 18.05 cm | |
| Width | 18.6 cm | 15.55 cm | |
| Depth | 2.93 cm | 7.18 cm | |
| Weight | 255 g | 160 g | Skullcandy Riff are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Silver | Crimson | White, crimson | Grey | Blue, sunset, speckle | Black | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Skullcandy Riff |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Skullcandy Riff can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 | Sony WH-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Skullcandy Riff. |
| 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 | - | |
| 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) | - | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy Riff. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | 104.5 dB/mW | 98 dB | Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than Skullcandy Riff. |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Skullcandy Riff |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Skullcandy Riff |
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| Controls | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button | Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Skullcandy Riff |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
Headphones cable - straight - 1.2 m | |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Skullcandy Riff |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
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| Sensors | Atmospheric pressure sensor | - | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Skullcandy Riff |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | - | 280 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 12 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Riff. |
| 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 | Skullcandy Riff |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Headphones |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Skullcandy Riff |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | USB charging cable (120cm) | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 2 years |
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