Beats Studio vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Beats Studio and Sony WH-1000XM3. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Beats Studio vs. Sony WH-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Beats Studio Sony WH-1000XM3
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 20.3 cm 26.5 cm
Width - 18.6 cm
Depth - 2.93 cm
Weight 260 g 255 g Sony WH-1000XM3 are lighter than Beats Studio headphones.
Colour Gold | Blue | Titanium | Matte black | Black | White | Red | Pink | Orange | Green | Purple | Silver Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Beats Studio Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - Beats Studio can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Cancelling Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Volume Limiting Function - Yes
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Beats Studio.
Sensitivity - 104.5 dB/mW
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Beats Studio Sony WH-1000XM3
Type On-cable -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Beats Studio Sony WH-1000XM3
Type Remote control -
Controls Volume Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
Supported Devices Digital player, mobile phone, Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, Apple iPod, tablet -
CABLE Beats Studio Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type Audio cable
USB charge cable
Microphone cable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Beats Studio Sony WH-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Beats Studio Sony WH-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Beats Studio.
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 - 200 hours
Power Device Power adapter - external -
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Included Qty 2 1
CONNECTIONS Beats Studio Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB 2.0
USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Beats Studio Sony WH-1000XM3
Included Accessories Cleaning cloth, carrying case Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod -
Compliant Standards FCC -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Other projects: