Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT and Sony WH-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

Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 26.5 cm
Width - 18.6 cm
Depth - 2.93 cm
Weight 310 g 255 g Sony WH-1000XM3 are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT headphones.
Colour - Black | Silver
Earpad Material Foam -
Headband Material Leather -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Volume Limiting Function - Yes
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Built-in Decoders Pure Digital Drive -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 5 - 45000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 104.5 dB/mW Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
Impedance 38 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Bluetooth aptX technology -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Controls Volume, microphone on/off Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type USB charge cable - 2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time 1000 hours 200 hours Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT have longer standby time than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type - USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Included Accessories Hard case Carrying case, airplane adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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