Anker SoundBuds Surge vs. Sony WF-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Anker SoundBuds Surge and Sony WF-1000XM3. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Anker SoundBuds Surge vs. Sony WF-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Anker SoundBuds Surge Sony WF-1000XM3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC
Weight - 17 g
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Colour Black Black | Silver
Protection Sweat-resistant, water-resistant -
Design Sports -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Anker SoundBuds Surge Sony WF-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WF-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Anker SoundBuds Surge.
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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice 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.
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 6 mm 6 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Magnetic ear buds -
MICROPHONE Anker SoundBuds Surge Sony WF-1000XM3
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Anker SoundBuds Surge Sony WF-1000XM3
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, skip track Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Anker SoundBuds Surge Sony WF-1000XM3
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Anker SoundBuds Surge Sony WF-1000XM3
Battery Type Rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Anker SoundBuds Surge.
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 - 15 hours
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS Anker SoundBuds Surge Sony WF-1000XM3
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Anker SoundBuds Surge Sony WF-1000XM3
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, clothing clip, USB charging cable, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of EarWings Charging case
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