Creative Outlier One vs. Sony WF-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Creative Outlier One 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

Creative Outlier One vs. Sony WF-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Creative Outlier One Sony WF-1000XM3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC
Weight 15 g 17 g Creative Outlier One are lighter than Creative Outlier One headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Colour Black Black | Silver
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4 -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Creative Outlier One 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 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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 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.
Diaphragm 6 mm 6 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Creative Outlier One Sony WF-1000XM3
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -42 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL Creative Outlier One Sony WF-1000XM3
Controls Volume, answer/end Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Creative Outlier One Sony WF-1000XM3
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - detachable - 30 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Creative Outlier One Sony WF-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 9.5 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Creative Outlier One lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000XM3.
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 3 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Creative Outlier One.
WIRELESS LINK Creative Outlier One Sony WF-1000XM3
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Creative Outlier One Sony WF-1000XM3
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Creative Outlier One Sony WF-1000XM3
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, clothing clip, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 types of secure tips Charging case
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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