Sony WI-1000XM2 vs. Xiaomi Buds 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000XM2 and Xiaomi Buds 3. 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 WI-1000XM2 vs. Xiaomi Buds 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000XM2 Xiaomi Buds 3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 58 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earphone: 4.6 g
Charging case with earphones: 52 g
Colour Black | Silver Carbon black
Protection - Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant
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-1000XM2 Xiaomi Buds 3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Xiaomi Buds 3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-1000XM2.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec 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) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 3 - 40000 Hz -
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 22 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9 mm -
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000XM2 Xiaomi Buds 3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000XM2 Xiaomi Buds 3
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WI-1000XM2 Xiaomi Buds 3
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
USB charge cable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000XM2 Xiaomi Buds 3
Features Vibrating call alert -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000XM2 Xiaomi Buds 3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity - 38 mAh
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi Buds 3.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 35 hours
Standby Time 100 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000XM2 Xiaomi Buds 3
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WI-1000XM2 Xiaomi Buds 3
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (480 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - IP55
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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