Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500CL vs. Sony WF-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500CL 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

Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500CL vs. Sony WF-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500CL Sony WF-1000XM3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC
Height 2 cm -
Width 10 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 14 g 17 g Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500CL are lighter than Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500CL headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Colour Black, carbon lime Black | Silver
Body Material Rubber -
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant -
Design Sports -
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 Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500CL Sony WF-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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 Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500CL.
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.
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500CL are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 15 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500CL offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Max Input Power 10 mW -
Sensitivity 107 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm PET - 13.6 mm 6 mm Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500CL have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500CL Sony WF-1000XM3
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500CL Sony WF-1000XM3
Controls Volume control, answer/end, hold, phone/music mode Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500CL Sony WF-1000XM3
Cable Type Headphones cable - Kevlar reinforced
USB charge cable
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500CL Sony WF-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 4.5 hours 8 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500CL.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 4.5 hours
Standby: up to 55 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
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 55 hours 15 hours Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500CL have longer standby time than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Charging Time - 1.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500CL Sony WF-1000XM3
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500CL Sony WF-1000XM3
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500CL Sony WF-1000XM3
Included Accessories USB charge cable, 1 pair of ear tips Charging case
Compliant Standards IPX2 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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