Pioneer SE MS5T vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pioneer SE MS5T 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

Pioneer SE MS5T vs. Sony WH-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Pioneer SE MS5T 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 290 g 255 g Sony WH-1000XM3 are lighter than Pioneer SE MS5T headphones.
Colour Black | Silver | Red | Brown Black | Silver
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Pioneer SE MS5T Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
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 - 40000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Pioneer SE MS5T.
Max Input Power 1000 mW -
Sensitivity 105 dB 104.5 dB/mW Pioneer SE MS5T have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Pioneer SE MS5T Sony WH-1000XM3
Type On-cable -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Pioneer SE MS5T Sony WH-1000XM3
Controls Answer/end Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
CABLE Pioneer SE MS5T Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type Headphones cable - single-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 Gold Gold
FEATURES Pioneer SE MS5T Sony WH-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Pioneer SE MS5T 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 Pioneer SE MS5T Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Pioneer SE MS5T Sony WH-1000XM3
Included Accessories - Carrying case, airplane adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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