Jaybird X3 vs. Sony WF-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jaybird X3 and Sony WF-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

Jaybird X3 vs. Sony WF-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird X3 Sony WF-1000XM3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC
Length 49 cm -
Weight 13.8 g 17 g Jaybird X3 are lighter than Jaybird X3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 1.2 cm x 0.6 cm x 4.25 cm Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Colour Alpha | Black | Road rash | Sparta Black | Silver
Protection Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant -
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird X3 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 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WF-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird X3.
Bluetooth Profiles Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) 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.
Noise Isolating Yes - Jaybird X3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
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.
Max Input Power 12 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 6 mm Sony WF-1000XM3 have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird X3.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird X3 Sony WF-1000XM3
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird X3 Sony WF-1000XM3
Controls Power on/off, volume control Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Jaybird X3 Sony WF-1000XM3
Cable Type USB charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird X3 Sony WF-1000XM3
Battery Type Rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
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 200 hours 15 hours Jaybird X3 have longer standby time than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Jaybird X3.
WIRELESS LINK Jaybird X3 Sony WF-1000XM3
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Jaybird X3 Sony WF-1000XM3
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Jaybird X3 Sony WF-1000XM3
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3 ear tips, clothing clip, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips Charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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