Skullcandy XTfree vs. Sony WF-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy XTfree 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

Skullcandy XTfree vs. Sony WF-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy XTfree Sony WF-1000XM3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC
Weight - 17 g
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Colour Grey, red, swirl | Black Black | Silver
Protection Sweat-resistant -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy XTfree 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 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 - 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 - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm - 6 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Skullcandy XTfree Sony WF-1000XM3
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy XTfree Sony WF-1000XM3
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Skullcandy XTfree Sony WF-1000XM3
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy XTfree Sony WF-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 6 hours 8 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy XTfree.
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 Skullcandy XTfree Sony WF-1000XM3
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Skullcandy XTfree Sony WF-1000XM3
Included Accessories - Charging case
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