Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. Sony WH-XB910N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and Sony WH-XB910N. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. Sony WH-XB910N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-XB910N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 26.5 cm -
Width 18.6 cm -
Depth 2.93 cm -
Weight 255 g 252 g Sony WH-XB910N are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones.
Colour Black | Silver Blue | Black
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-XB910N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-XB910N 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) Dual Noise Cancellation
Volume Limiting Function Yes -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) Extra Bass, Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB910N.
Sensitivity 104.5 dB/mW 96 dB/mW Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB910N.
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-XB910N
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-XB910N
Controls Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button Noise-cancellation on/off
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-XB910N
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-XB910N
Features - Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Atmospheric pressure sensor Touch sensor
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-XB910N
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-XB910N.
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 50 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-XB910N
Connector Type USB (power only)
Headphones
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony WH-XB910N
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter Carrying case, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
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