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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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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: 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 |
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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 |
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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 5.3 | 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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphones Included | - | 4 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume |
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CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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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 Earbuds II |
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Features | - | Touch control |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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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) | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 |