Jabra Play vs. Sony WF-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Jabra Play 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

Jabra Play vs. Sony WF-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Play Sony WF-1000XM3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC
Height 1.45 cm -
Width 1.88 cm -
Depth 6 cm -
Weight 10.6 g 17 g Jabra Play are lighter than Jabra Play headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 1.88 cm x 6 cm x 1.45 cm Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Colour - Black | Silver
Body Material ABS plastic, polymethyl methacrylate -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Play 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 3.0 EDR Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WF-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra Play.
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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - 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
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm - 6 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Jabra Play have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Jabra Play Sony WF-1000XM3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 300 - 3000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 300 - 3000 Hz -
Sensitivity 14 dB SLR -
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Play Sony WF-1000XM3
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, reject call, redial Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Jabra Play Sony WF-1000XM3
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Play Sony WF-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Play.
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 192 hours 15 hours Jabra Play have longer standby time than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Power Device Power adapter - external -
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Jabra Play.
WIRELESS LINK Jabra Play Sony WF-1000XM3
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Jabra Play Sony WF-1000XM3
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Jabra Play Sony WF-1000XM3
Included Accessories AC power adaptor, 2 EarGels ear tips Charging case
Compliant Standards GOST, IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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