In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Philips TAE1205BK. 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 | Philips TAE1205BK |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 2.25 cm | |
| Width | - | 1.4 cm | |
| Weight | 17 g | 35 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 | - | Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 | |
| 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 TAE1205BK |
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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 | - | |
| 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 | - | 108.5 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | PET - 8 mm | Philips TAE1205BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | NdFeB | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Philips TAE1205BK |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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| Type | - | On-cable |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Philips TAE1205BK |
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| Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | Answer/end, play/pause, reject call |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Philips TAE1205BK |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | USB-C charge cable - 61.8 cm |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Philips TAE1205BK |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAE1205BK. |
| 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 | |
| Standby Time | 15 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Philips TAE1205BK |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
USB Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Philips TAE1205BK |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | USB-C charging cable |
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