Sony WH1000XM3 vs Bose QuietComfort 25

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If you find it hard to choose between wired and wireless headphones, this comparison might be pretty interesting for you. Here is shown the difference between Bose QuietComfort 25 vs Sony WH-1000XM3. The mentioned headphones have an over-ear design and both of them are closed back. The main difference is that the product by Bose is wired, while the other one is wireless.

Features

Sony WH-1000XM3 works in a range between 4 Hz and 40 kHz. Its sensitivity is 104 dB and the impedance is 16 Ohm. These devices have Google Assistant and Siri. Using Sony WH-1000XM3 you will have an app control and Bluetooth. NFC and aptX HD are available as well.

Both devices have a battery but in the case with Sony WH-1000XM3 it is a rechargeable one, while Bose QuietComfort 25 has an AAA battery. The first one works up to 30 hours after 3 hours of charging, while the second one has 36 hours of battery life. As the headphones come with a wire, they have a battery-free listening mode.

Sound

The bass, mid and highs of Bose QuietComfort 25 are tonally balanced and suffer from no excessive bloating or dips in the frequency response. The device delivers a tight and clear bass response.

Speaking of Sony WH-1000XM3, instrument separation is excellent, the bass is strong, the high pitch is quite nice.

Comfort and design

It is pretty convenient to travel with these headphones as a nice carry case comes with them. Also, they both have an adjustable headband and can fold. Making phone calls is comfortable as Bose QuietComfort 25 has an in-line microphone and Sony WH-1000XM3 is equipped with a built-in microphone.

The detachable wire that you get with the headphones is 140 cm long in the case with Bose QuietComfort 25. When it comes to weight, this device is a winner since it is much lighter. The QuietComfort 25 model has 195 g, while the appliance made by Sony is 380 g heavy.

Sony WH1000XM3 pros and cons

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