In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Sony WF-1000XM3. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WI-1000X | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC | |
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| Weight | 71 g | 17 g | Sony WF-1000XM3 are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 g |
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| Colour | Black | Gold | Black | Silver | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000X | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sony WF-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-1000X. |
| 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 | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 9 mm | 6 mm | Sony WI-1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000X | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000X | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Noise-cancellation suspend button |
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| CABLE | Sony WI-1000X | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WI-1000X | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Features | Vibrating call alert | - | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000X | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | 8 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 17 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 4.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours |
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| Standby Time | 100 hours | 15 hours | Sony WI-1000X have longer standby time than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 1.5 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WI-1000X | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000X | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WI-1000X | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | Charging case | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - |
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