Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and Sony WH-XB900N. 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-XB900N |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 26.5 cm | - | |
| Width | 18.6 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2.93 cm | - | |
| Weight | 255 g | 254 g | Sony WH-XB900N 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-XB900N |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones 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 | 20 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB900N. |
| Sensitivity | 104.5 dB/mW | 101 dB/mW | Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB900N. |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 50 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | PET - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Uni-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 8000 Hz |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Controls | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button | Volume |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | Gold |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
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| Sensors | Atmospheric pressure sensor | Touch sensor | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 35 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-XB900N. |
| 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 (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 32 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 300 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | 300 hours | Sony WH-XB900N have longer standby time than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Included Qty | 1 | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Headphones |
USB (USB Type-C) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |
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