Sony WH-CH700N vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-CH700N and Sony WH-1000XM3. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-CH700N vs. Sony WH-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-1000XM3
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 240 g 255 g Sony WH-CH700N are lighter than Sony WH-CH700N headphones.
Colour Black | Grey | Blue Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-CH700N.
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 SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancellation Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Volume Limiting Function - Yes
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 7 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH700N.
Sensitivity 98 dB/mW 104.5 dB/mW Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-CH700N.
Impedance 22 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-1000XM3
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-1000XM3
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
CABLE Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-1000XM3
Voice Control Indirect -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH700N.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
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
Standby Time 200 hours 200 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Power Provided 100 mW -
Voltage Provided 3.65 V -
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony WH-CH700N.
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-1000XM3
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-1000XM3
Included Accessories - Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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