Koss UR 23i vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Koss UR 23i and Sony WH-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

Koss UR 23i vs. Sony WH-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Koss UR 23i Sony WH-1000XM3
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 26.5 cm
Width - 18.6 cm
Depth - 2.93 cm
Weight - 255 g
Colour White | Black Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Koss UR 23i Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - 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 Sony WH-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Volume Limiting Function - Yes
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Koss UR 23i.
Sensitivity 94 dB 104.5 dB/mW Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than Koss UR 23i.
Impedance 34 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Koss UR 23i Sony WH-1000XM3
Type On-cable -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Koss UR 23i Sony WH-1000XM3
Controls - Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
CABLE Koss UR 23i Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.22 m 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 Koss UR 23i Sony WH-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Koss UR 23i Sony WH-1000XM3
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 38 hour(s)
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 - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Koss UR 23i Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
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OTHERS Koss UR 23i Sony WH-1000XM3
Included Accessories - Carrying case, airplane adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - lifetime Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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