Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Panasonic RZ-S500WE. 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 | Panasonic RZ-S500WE |
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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: 7 g Charging case: 45 g |
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| Colour | Black | Silver | Black | |
| Protection | - | Splashproof | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Panasonic RZ-S500WE |
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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 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| 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) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Dual Hybrid Noise Cancelling | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | Ambient Sound Mode | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 8 mm | Panasonic RZ-S500WE have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | Voice control |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Panasonic RZ-S500WE |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Panasonic RZ-S500WE |
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| Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | Voice activation |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Panasonic RZ-S500WE |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | USB-C charge cable - 0.5 m |
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| FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Panasonic RZ-S500WE |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Alexa | |
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| Sensors | - | Touch sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Panasonic RZ-S500WE |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | - | |
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| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 6.5 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Panasonic RZ-S500WE. |
| 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 (with included charging case): up to 19.5 hours Continuous playback: up to 6.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours |
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| Standby Time | 15 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Panasonic RZ-S500WE |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Panasonic RZ-S500WE |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | 5 pairs of ear tips (XS, small, medium, large, XL) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 |
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