Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. Sony WH-CH510

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and Sony WH-CH510. 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 WH-1000XM3 vs. Sony WH-CH510 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-CH510
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Height 26.5 cm -
Width 18.6 cm -
Depth 2.93 cm -
Weight 255 g 132 g Sony WH-CH510 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones.
Colour Black | Silver Black | Blue | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-CH510
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WH-CH510 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
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 Sony WH-CH510.
Sensitivity 104.5 dB/mW -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 30 mm Sony WH-1000XM3 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH510.
Magnet Material Neodymium Ferrite
Features - Voice guidance
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-CH510
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-CH510
Controls Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button Volume
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-CH510
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - 20 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-CH510
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors Atmospheric pressure sensor -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-CH510
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH510.
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: up to 35 hours
Continuous talk: up to 30 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 200 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 4.5 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-CH510
Connector Type USB (power only)
Headphones
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-CH510
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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