Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK vs. Sony WF-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK and Sony WF-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 UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK vs. Sony WF-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Sony WF-1000XM3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC
Height 15 cm -
Width 13.5 cm -
Depth 1.6 cm -
Weight 30 g 17 g Sony WF-1000XM3 are lighter than Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK 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 UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Sony WF-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WF-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK.
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 UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 10 - 21000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Max Input Power 20 mW -
Sensitivity 107 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm PET - 8 mm 6 mm Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Sony WF-1000XM3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Sony WF-1000XM3
Controls Volume control, echo control, answer/end, hold, phone/music mode, reject call Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Sony WF-1000XM3
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Sony WF-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 7 hours 8 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK.
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 160 hours 15 hours Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK have longer standby time than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Charging Time - 1.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Sony WF-1000XM3
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Sony WF-1000XM3
Connector Type Bluetooth Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Sony WF-1000XM3
Included Accessories USB cable Charging case
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