Sony WH1000XM3 review
May 18, 2020
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What are the main differences between the Sony WH1000XM3 vs Beats Solo3 and which headphones is better for you considering specs and features? Based on our rating, WH1000XM3 has a total rating of 9.6 out of 10 vs 6.1 out of 10 for Solo3.
Advantages Sony WH1000XM3 over Beats Solo3
- Noise cancellation
- You can move the noise-canceling level up or down
- In-line control buttons
- Touch control
- App control
- aptX HD supported
- NFC support
Advantages Beats Solo3 over Sony WH1000XM3
- Less weight: 7.5oz vs 13.4oz
- Built-in control buttons
- Longer battery life: 40 hours vs 38 hours
- Battery charging time: 2 hours vs 3 hours
Common features
- Wired mode available
- Folding headphones
- Detachable cables
- Voice control
- Battery free listening mode
Sony WH1000XM3 vs Beats Solo3
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Beats Solo3 review
May 18, 2020
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Product
Sony WH1000XM3
Beats Solo3
Model
WH1000XM3
Solo3
Brand
Sony
Beats
Reviews
15747
7971
General
Wearing style
over ear
on ear
Enclosure
closed back
closed back
Wireless
Wired
Specifications
Transducer
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size, mm/inches
Impedance, Ohm
16
Frequency response, Hz
4Hz-40KHz
Total harmonic distortion (THD), %
Sensitivity (SPL), dB
104
Magnet type
neodymium
Weight (headphones), g/oz
380/13.4
215/7.5
Comfort
Adjustable headband
Foldable
Noise cancelling
Active noise cancelling
Adjustable noise cancelling level
Microphone
Built-in microphone
In-line microphone
Detachable microphone
Cables
Detachable cable
Audio cable length, cm/ft
130/4.2
Jack connection (TRS)
3.5
3.5
Balanced connection
Control
Built-in control buttons
In-line control
Touch control
Voice control
Google Assistant, Siri
Siri
App control
Control functions
volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, fast forward/rewind, noise cancelling, voice assistant
volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
Wireless connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version
4.2
aptX
aptX HD (Hi-Res Audio)
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
NFC
Wi-Fi
Battery
Battery type
rechargable
rechargable
Battery life, hrs
38 (30 without noise cancelling)
40
Charging time, hrs
3
2
Charging port
USB-C
micro USB
Charging cable
USB-C to USB-A
micro USB to USB-A
Speed charge
Battery free listening mode
Battery level indicator
Additional features
Water resistance
Light indication
Additional audio features
In the box
Audio cable
Carry case
Charging cable
1/4 Adapter (6,35 mm)
Interchangeable ear pads
Headphones HeadphonesArena comparison rating
- 9.6Sony WH1000XM3
- 6.1Beats Solo3
The Sony WH1000XM3 is better headphones in this comparison. Check Sony WH1000XM3 price
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