Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT vs. Sony WF-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT 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

Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT vs. Sony WF-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT Sony WF-1000XM3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC
Weight 17 g 17 g Both headphones are equally heavy.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Colour Steel black Black | Silver
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT Sony WF-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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 Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT.
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 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.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 10.7 mm 6 mm Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT Sony WF-1000XM3
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT Sony WF-1000XM3
Controls - Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT Sony WF-1000XM3
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT Sony WF-1000XM3
Battery Type 1 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT.
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 Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT have longer standby time than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT.
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT Sony WF-1000XM3
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT Sony WF-1000XM3
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT Sony WF-1000XM3
Included Accessories Clip, pouch case, 4 pairs of ear tips (XS, S,M, L) Charging case
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