In depth comparison and review of Erato RIO 3 and Sony WI-1000XM2. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Erato RIO 3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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Height | 4.6 cm | - | |
Width | 5.1 cm | - | |
Depth | 3.4 cm | - | |
Weight | 14 g | 58 g | Erato RIO 3 are lighter than Erato RIO 3 headphones. |
Colour | Yellow | Black | Turquoise | Green | Red | Silver | Black | Silver | |
Protection | Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Erato RIO 3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear - neckband | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Balanced armature / dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sony WI-1000XM2 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Erato RIO 3. |
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 | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WI-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 3 - 40000 Hz | Sony WI-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Erato RIO 3. |
Sensitivity | 100 dB | 101 dB/mW | Sony WI-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than Erato RIO 3. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 22 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 14.2 mm | 9 mm | Erato RIO 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000XM2. |
MICROPHONE | Erato RIO 3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dB | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Erato RIO 3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button |
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CABLE | Erato RIO 3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Cable Type | - | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m USB charge cable |
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Cable Length | - | 1 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
Plated Connector | - | Gold |
FEATURES | Erato RIO 3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Features | - | Vibrating call alert | |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Erato RIO 3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Capacity | 130 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 13 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Erato RIO 3. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous talk: up to 8 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours |
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Standby Time | - | 100 hours | |
Charging Time | - | 3.5 hour(s) | |
Included Qty | 2 | - |
CONNECTIONS | Erato RIO 3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Connector Type | - | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) |
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OTHERS | Erato RIO 3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Included Accessories | - | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPod, Android phone |