Detailed comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Bose QuietComfort. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bose QuietComfort |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Weight | 17 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 g |
Earbud: 2.59 cm x 2.69 cm x 3.91 cm / 8.5 g Charging case: 8.89 cm x 5.08 cm x 3.18 cm |
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Colour | Black | Silver | Blue stone | Triple black | Soapstone | |
Body Material | - | Plastic, polymer | |
Protection | - | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
Design | - | Sports | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 9.144 m | Sony WF-1000XM3 have a greater operating distance than Bose QuietComfort. |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bose QuietComfort |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bose QuietComfort have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
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 | SBC, AAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Acoustic Noise Cancelling | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Bose QuietComfort are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
Diaphragm | 6 mm | - | |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
Features | - | ActiveSense technology, Aware Mode |
MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bose QuietComfort |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bose QuietComfort microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Microphones Included | - | 4 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bose QuietComfort |
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Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, reject call, ANC mode |
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CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bose QuietComfort |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30.5 cm |
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FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bose QuietComfort |
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Features | - | Touch control |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bose QuietComfort |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 122 mAh | |
Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose QuietComfort. |
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 |
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 18 hours |
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Standby Time | 15 hours | - | |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 2 hours | Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
Included Qty | - | 2 |
CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bose QuietComfort |
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Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bose QuietComfort |
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Included Accessories | Charging case | 3 pairs of ear tips, wireless charging case | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |