Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and Sony WH-1000XM4. 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 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 26.5 cm | 25.2 cm | |
| Width | 18.6 cm | 7.7 cm | |
| Length | - | 18.5 cm | |
| Depth | 2.93 cm | - | |
| Weight | 255 g | 520 g | Sony WH-1000XM3 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Silver | White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue | |
| Earpad Material | - | Urethane foam | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sony WH-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| 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, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor | |
| Volume Limiting Function | Yes | - | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | 104.5 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Microphones Included | - | 5 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Controls | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button | Volume control, ANC on/off |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
USB-C charge cable - detachable Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | Atmospheric pressure sensor | Proximity sensor, touch sensor | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | Touch panel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 38 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
| 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 |
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | 200 hours | Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time. |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| Included Qty | 1 | 1 |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Headphones |
USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m) | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year Limited warranty - labour - 90 days |
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