Sony WF-1000XM3 vs. Philips TAA4205BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Philips TAA4205BK. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WF-1000XM3 vs. Philips TAA4205BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Philips TAA4205BK
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 5.9 cm
Width - 5 cm
Depth - 2.8 cm
Weight 17 g 22 g Sony WF-1000XM3 are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
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Colour Black | Silver Black
Protection - Sweat-resistant, IPX5
Design - Sports
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 Philips TAA4205BK
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - over-the-ear mount
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 -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity - 95 dB
Diaphragm 6 mm PET - 10 mm Philips TAA4205BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Magnet Material Neodymium NdFeB
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM3 Philips TAA4205BK
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM3 Philips TAA4205BK
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, answer/end, play/pause, reject call, voice assistant
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM3 Philips TAA4205BK
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm -
FEATURES Sony WF-1000XM3 Philips TAA4205BK
Sensors - Heart rate
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM3 Philips TAA4205BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAA4205BK.
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
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Standby Time 15 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM3.
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Philips TAA4205BK
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM3 Philips TAA4205BK
Included Accessories Charging case 3 pair of ear caps, USB-C charging cable
Service & Support - 2-year warranty
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