Philips SHB5900PK vs. Sony WF-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB5900PK and Sony WF-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 SHB5900PK vs. Sony WF-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB5900PK Sony WF-1000XM3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC
Height 2.31 cm -
Width 1.61 cm -
Depth 1.6 cm -
Weight 11.6 g 17 g Philips SHB5900PK are lighter than Philips SHB5900PK headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Colour - Black | Silver
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 SHB5900PK 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 3.0 EDR Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WF-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips SHB5900PK.
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 SHB5900PK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Philips SHB5900PK offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Max Input Power 20 mW -
Sensitivity 107 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 8.6 mm 6 mm Philips SHB5900PK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Philips SHB5900PK Sony WF-1000XM3
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB5900PK Sony WF-1000XM3
Controls Volume control, echo control, answer/end, hold, phone/music mode, reject call Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Philips SHB5900PK Sony WF-1000XM3
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB5900PK Sony WF-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 6 hours 8 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB5900PK.
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 150 hours 15 hours Philips SHB5900PK have longer standby time than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Charging Time - 1.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHB5900PK Sony WF-1000XM3
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB5900PK Sony WF-1000XM3
Connector Type Bluetooth Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Philips SHB5900PK Sony WF-1000XM3
Included Accessories USB cable Charging case
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