Sony WI-C200 vs. Sony WF-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WI-C200 and Sony WF-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 WI-C200 vs. Sony WF-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-C200 Sony WF-1000XM3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC
Weight 19 g 17 g Sony WF-1000XM3 are lighter than Sony WI-C200 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Colour Black | White 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.
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-C200 Sony WF-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) 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 SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Volume Limiting Function Yes -
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm 8.9 mm 6 mm Sony WI-C200 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WI-C200 Sony WF-1000XM3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-C200 Sony WF-1000XM3
Controls - Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Sony WI-C200 Sony WF-1000XM3
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-C200 Sony WF-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Sony WI-C200 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000XM3.
Battery Life Details - 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
Standby Time 200 hours 15 hours Sony WI-C200 have longer standby time than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony WI-C200.
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-C200 Sony WF-1000XM3
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WI-C200 Sony WF-1000XM3
Included Accessories 3 pairs of earbuds Charging case
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