Sony WF-1000XM3 vs. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WF-1000XM3 vs. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 17 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Earbud: 1.73 cm x 2.24 cm x 3.05 cm / 6.24 g
Charging case: 5.94 cm x 2.67 cm x 6.63 cm / 59.8 g
Colour Black | Silver Triple black
Body Material - Plastic
Protection - Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 9.14 m Sony WF-1000XM3 have a greater operating distance than Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II.
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000XM3 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 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.
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, Quiet Mode
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM3 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM3 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button Volume
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM3 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30.5 cm
FEATURES Sony WF-1000XM3 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Features - Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM3 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 6 hours Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II.
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 24 hours
Standby Time 15 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 1 hour Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM3.
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM3 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Included Accessories Charging case Charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 pairs of stability bands (1, 2, 3), USB-C to USB-A cable (30.5 cm)
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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