RHA CL2 Planar vs. Sony WF-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of RHA CL2 Planar 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

RHA CL2 Planar vs. Sony WF-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RHA CL2 Planar Sony WF-1000XM3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, 2.5 mm jack True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC
Weight 9 g 17 g RHA CL2 Planar are lighter than RHA CL2 Planar 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
SOUND QUALITY RHA CL2 Planar Sony WF-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology Planar magnetic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - 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 aptX SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 16 - 45000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz RHA CL2 Planar offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Max Input Power 10 mW -
Sensitivity 89 dB/mW -
Impedance 15 Ohm -
Diaphragm 10 mm 6 mm RHA CL2 Planar have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE RHA CL2 Planar Sony WF-1000XM3
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL RHA CL2 Planar Sony WF-1000XM3
Controls - Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE RHA CL2 Planar Sony WF-1000XM3
Cable Type MMCX to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - OFC - straight
MMCX to sub-mini-phone 2.5 mm cable - detachable - straight
USB-C charge cable
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING RHA CL2 Planar Sony WF-1000XM3
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 8 hour(s)
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 - 15 hours
Charging Time - 1.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS RHA CL2 Planar Sony WF-1000XM3
Connector Type 2 x headphones (MMCX) Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS RHA CL2 Planar Sony WF-1000XM3
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 3 pairs of Comply foam ear tips, adjustable sports clip, 6 pairs of dual density ear tips (small, medium, large), ear tips holder, 3 pairs of double flange ear tips (small, medium, large), flight case Charging case
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years -
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