Jabra HALO vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jabra HALO 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

Jabra HALO vs. Sony WH-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra HALO Sony WH-1000XM3
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19 cm 26.5 cm
Width 13.6 cm 18.6 cm
Depth 4.5 cm 2.93 cm
Weight 80 g 255 g Jabra HALO are lighter than Jabra HALO headphones.
Colour - Black | Silver
Body Material TPE, PC/ABS, polybutylene terephthalate, Polyoxymethylene (POM), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Jabra HALO Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Jabra HALO can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 2.0 EDR Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra HALO.
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, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Noise Blackout Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Volume Limiting Function - Yes
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response - 4 - 40000 Hz
Sensitivity - 104.5 dB/mW
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM3 have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra HALO.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Jabra HALO have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jabra HALO Sony WH-1000XM3
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra HALO Sony WH-1000XM3
Controls Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
CABLE Jabra HALO Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Jabra HALO Sony WH-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra HALO Sony WH-1000XM3
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra HALO.
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 312 hours 200 hours Jabra HALO have longer standby time than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Power Device Power adapter - external -
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Jabra HALO recharge faster than Jabra HALO.
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK Jabra HALO Sony WH-1000XM3
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Jabra HALO Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Jabra HALO Sony WH-1000XM3
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, AC power adaptor Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compliant Standards GOST, CCC, IC, EK, FCC, TELEC -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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