Philips SHB3165BK vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB3165BK and Sony WH-1000XM4. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Philips SHB3165BK vs. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB3165BK Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 16 cm 25.2 cm
Width 15.5 cm 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Depth 7 cm -
Weight 146 g 520 g Philips SHB3165BK are lighter than Philips SHB3165BK headphones.
Colour Black White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Earpad Material - Urethane foam
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 15 m 10 m Philips SHB3165BK have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM4.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHB3165BK Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
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, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Dynamic Bass, Solid Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz -
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 106 dB -
Impedance 24 Ohm -
Diaphragm 32 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM4 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHB3165BK.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising
MICROPHONE Philips SHB3165BK Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 5
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB3165BK Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, hold, phone/music mode, reject call, redial Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE Philips SHB3165BK Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type USB charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Philips SHB3165BK Sony WH-1000XM4
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB3165BK Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 11 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB3165BK.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 200 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHB3165BK Sony WH-1000XM4
Transmission Range 15 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB3165BK Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type USB USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Philips SHB3165BK Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories - Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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