Sony WI-C600N vs. Sony WF-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WI-C600N and Sony WF-1000XM3. 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 WI-C600N vs. Sony WF-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-C600N Sony WF-1000XM3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC
Weight 35 g 17 g Sony WF-1000XM3 are lighter than Sony WI-C600N headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Colour Silver | Black 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-C600N Sony WF-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - behind-the-neck mount In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WF-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-C600N.
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
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancellation -
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 6 mm 6 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WI-C600N Sony WF-1000XM3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-C600N Sony WF-1000XM3
Controls Volume Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Sony WI-C600N Sony WF-1000XM3
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - 20 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Sony WI-C600N Sony WF-1000XM3
Features Vibrating call alert -
Communications Technology NFC -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-C600N Sony WF-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Sony WI-C600N 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-C600N have longer standby time than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Charging Time 4.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony WI-C600N.
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-C600N Sony WF-1000XM3
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WI-C600N Sony WF-1000XM3
Included Accessories 6 pairs of silicone ear tips Charging case
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