Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 vs. Sony WF-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 and Sony WF-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

Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 vs. Sony WF-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 Sony WF-1000XM3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC
Weight 19 g 17 g Sony WF-1000XM3 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Colour Cobalt black | Copper gray Black | Silver
Protection Moisture-resistant, sweat-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 Sony WF-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WF-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3.
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.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Super Bass Control (SBC) Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW -
Diaphragm - 6 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 Sony WF-1000XM3
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Noise Cancelling Yes - Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 Sony WF-1000XM3
Controls Volume, skip track Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 Sony WF-1000XM3
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 Sony WF-1000XM3
Additional Functions DSP -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 Sony WF-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 6.5 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3.
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 336 hours 15 hours Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 have longer standby time than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3.
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 Sony WF-1000XM3
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Go 3 Sony WF-1000XM3
Included Accessories Charging case Charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod -
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