Erato RIO 3 vs. Sony WI-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Erato RIO 3 vs. Sony WI-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Erato RIO 3 Sony WI-1000XM2
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
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
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - neckband
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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Erato RIO 3 Sony WI-1000XM2
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Erato RIO 3 Sony WI-1000XM2
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
USB charge cable
Cable Length - 1 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Erato RIO 3 Sony WI-1000XM2
Features - Vibrating call alert
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Erato RIO 3 Sony WI-1000XM2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
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
Standby Time - 100 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
Included Qty 2 -
CONNECTIONS Erato RIO 3 Sony WI-1000XM2
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only)
OTHERS Erato RIO 3 Sony WI-1000XM2
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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