Sony WH1000XM3 review
May 18, 2020
In the Summer of 2017 a well-known Japanese audio company Sony represented its new model of wireless...
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Let me represent and give you my evaluation of the wireless headphones with a wire option, a closed back, and over ear wearing style Sony WH1000XM3 vs Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless.
Features
Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless with impedance 32 Ohm wins twice vs Sony WH1000XM3 with 16 Ohm. Though the frequency response is almost equal, 5Hz-40KHz vs 4Hz-40KHz accordingly. The difference in sensitivity is also very slight, 100 vs 104 dB. Battery life of both headphones is 30 hours, however Sony with noise cancelling option works 8 hours longer. Both support aptX and aptX HD.
Sound
Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless have a harmonious sound overall that I would call neutral. In Sony WH1000XM3 I can hear a good bass and a good balance of instruments and vocals. In general, it sounds decently neutral and smooth. It is represented with an active noise cancelling with an adjustable level that is a big plus for this model.
Comfort and design
The weight of Sony WH1000XM3 vs Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless is almost equal, 380 g vs 381 g. Both headphones have an adjustable headband. The Sony model is more portable for its foldable cups.
The headphones have a built-in microphone, a detachable cable, in-line, touch, and app, and voice control supported by Google Assistant/Siri. Battery free listening mode is present in both though the battery level indicator I find in the Sony headphone only.
Sony WH1000XM3 pros and cons
Pros
- Simple but smart design with smooth lines and graceful shapes
- Soft pads covered with synthetic suede
- The closed design helps to block out a bit of outer chatter and other insignificant noise
Cons
- The cups shape leaves some gaps around the ears, especially in the bottom, that makes the sound leaky
- Aren't very portable with a rather bulky design and unfoldable cups that make them take quite a lot of room
Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless pros and cons
Pros
- Comfortable super soft leather padded cups
- Good in the terms of portability thanks to the cups designed to swivel and fold inwards
- Soft padded headband repeats the shape of your head very gently so it does not feel tight even for long wearing
Cons
- The closed-back over-ear style makes these headphones not very breathable that can make your ears sweat for some circumstances in a closed room
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