Philips SHB3165WT vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB3165WT and Sony WH-1000XM3. 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 SHB3165WT vs. Sony WH-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-1000XM3
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 16 cm 26.5 cm
Width 15.5 cm 18.6 cm
Depth 7 cm 2.93 cm
Weight 146 g 255 g Philips SHB3165WT are lighter than Philips SHB3165WT headphones.
Colour White Black | Silver
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 15 m -
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Philips SHB3165WT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 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) 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 Dynamic Bass, Solid Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Philips SHB3165WT.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 106 dB 104.5 dB/mW Philips SHB3165WT have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Impedance 24 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM3 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHB3165WT.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-1000XM3
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-1000XM3
Controls Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, hold, phone/music mode, reject call, redial Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
CABLE Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type USB charge cable 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 Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 11 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB3165WT.
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 200 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type USB USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-1000XM3
Included Accessories - Carrying case, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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