Philips SHL3265BK vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Philips SHL3265BK and Sony WH-1000XM3. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Philips SHL3265BK vs. Sony WH-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHL3265BK Sony WH-1000XM3
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.5 cm 26.5 cm
Width 15 cm 18.6 cm
Depth 4.5 cm 2.93 cm
Weight 170 g 255 g Philips SHL3265BK are lighter than Philips SHL3265BK headphones.
Colour - Black | Silver
Design DJ -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHL3265BK Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Philips SHL3265BK can be folded.
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)
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips SHL3265BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Volume Limiting Function - Yes
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Dynamic Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 8 - 27000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Philips SHL3265BK.
Max Input Power 2000 mW -
Sensitivity 107 dB 104.5 dB/mW Philips SHL3265BK have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 40 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Philips SHL3265BK Sony WH-1000XM3
Type On-cable -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHL3265BK Sony WH-1000XM3
Controls Answer/end Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
CABLE Philips SHL3265BK Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type Headphones cable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Philips SHL3265BK Sony WH-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHL3265BK 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 Philips SHL3265BK Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Philips SHL3265BK 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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