Beats X vs. Sony WF-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Beats X 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

Beats X vs. Sony WF-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Beats X 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 White | Black | Satin silver | Blue | Grey | Matt silver | Matte gold | Red, defiant black Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Beats X 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 4.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WF-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Beats X.
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.
Noise Isolating Yes - Beats X are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm - 6 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Apple W1 chip, Fast Fuel technology -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Beats X Sony WF-1000XM3
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
REMOTE CONTROL Beats X Sony WF-1000XM3
Controls Volume, answer/end Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Beats X Sony WF-1000XM3
Cable Type USB charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Beats X Sony WF-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
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)
CONNECTIONS Beats X Sony WF-1000XM3
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Beats X Sony WF-1000XM3
Included Accessories Carrying case, 4 ear tips, removable secure fit wingtips Charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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