Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT and Sony WH-XB700. 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 SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT vs. Sony WH-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 190 g 196 g Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT are lighter than Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT headphones.
Colour White | Black Black | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Sony WH-XB700
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-XB700 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT.
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
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 5 - 35000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB700.
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 103 dB/mW Sony WH-XB700 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT.
Impedance 41 Ohm 37 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Sony WH-XB700
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Sony WH-XB700
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume
CABLE Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Sony WH-XB700
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Standby Time 1000 hours 300 hours Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT have longer standby time than Sony WH-XB700.
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony WH-XB700 recharge faster than Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Sony WH-XB700
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Sony WH-XB700
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Sony WH-XB700
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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