In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Microsoft Surface Earbuds. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
|---|
| 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 |
Charging case: 7.5 cm x 3.32 cm x 2.5 cm / 40 g Earbud: 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm x 1.99 cm / 7.2 g |
|
| Colour | Black | Silver | Glacier | |
| Protection | - | Waterproof, IPX4 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
|---|
| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | Ear-bud | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 | Sony WF-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Microsoft Surface Earbuds. |
| 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, aptX | |
| 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 | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 13.6 mm | Microsoft Surface Earbuds have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
|---|
| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphones Included | - | 2 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
|---|
| Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track |
|---|
| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
|---|
| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | - |
|---|
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
|---|
| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Earbuds. |
| 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 7 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
|
| Standby Time | 15 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
|---|
| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
- |
|---|
| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
|---|
| Included Accessories | Charging case | Charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C to USB-A cable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
cs
sk
de
it
es
fr
hu
pt
ru
pl
br
ro
