Philips SHL4805RG vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Philips SHL4805RG 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 SHL4805RG vs. Sony WH-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHL4805RG Sony WH-1000XM3
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 26.5 cm
Width - 18.6 cm
Depth - 2.93 cm
Weight - 255 g
Colour Gold Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHL4805RG Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Philips SHL4805RG 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)
Volume Limiting Function - Yes
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 9 - 24000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Philips SHL4805RG.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB 104.5 dB/mW Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than Philips SHL4805RG.
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm Mylar - 32 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM3 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHL4805RG.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Philips SHL4805RG Sony WH-1000XM3
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHL4805RG Sony WH-1000XM3
Controls - Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
CABLE Philips SHL4805RG Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type Headphones cable - both-sided - 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 Chrome Gold
FEATURES Philips SHL4805RG Sony WH-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHL4805RG 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 SHL4805RG Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Philips SHL4805RG 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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