Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and Sony WH-XB700. 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-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 26.5 cm -
Width 18.6 cm -
Depth 2.93 cm -
Weight 255 g 196 g Sony WH-XB700 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones.
Colour Black | Silver Black | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-XB700
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC SBC, AAC, aptX
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) Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB700.
Sensitivity 104.5 dB/mW 103 dB/mW Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB700.
Impedance 16 Ohm 37 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-XB700
Form Factor - Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-XB700
Controls Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button Volume
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-XB700
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Sensors Atmospheric pressure sensor -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-XB700
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-XB700.
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 300 hours Sony WH-XB700 have longer standby time than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-XB700
Connector Type USB (power only)
Headphones
USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-XB700
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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