Philips SHL5005WT vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHL5005WT 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 SHL5005WT vs. Sony WH-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHL5005WT 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 121 g 255 g Philips SHL5005WT are lighter than Philips SHL5005WT headphones.
Colour - Black | Silver
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHL5005WT Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Philips SHL5005WT 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 SHL5005WT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
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 SHL5005WT.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Sensitivity 104 dB 104.5 dB/mW Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 24 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm Mylar - 32 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM3 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHL5005WT.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Philips SHL5005WT Sony WH-1000XM3
Type On-cable -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHL5005WT Sony WH-1000XM3
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
CABLE Philips SHL5005WT Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type Headphones cable - OFC - 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 Gold
FEATURES Philips SHL5005WT Sony WH-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHL5005WT 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 SHL5005WT Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Philips SHL5005WT 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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