In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Urbanears Alby. 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 | Urbanears Alby |
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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 |
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| Colour | Black | Silver | Teal green | Dusty white | |
| Protection | - | Weatherproof, splashproof, sweat-resistant, rainproof, IPX4 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Urbanears Alby |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | Ear-bud | |
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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) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Urbanears Alby are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| 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. |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 92 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Urbanears Alby |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | - | 2 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Urbanears Alby |
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| Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | Answer/end, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Urbanears Alby |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Urbanears Alby |
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| Features | - | Touch control |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Urbanears Alby |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Urbanears Alby. |
| 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 15 hours | |
| 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 | Urbanears Alby |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Urbanears Alby |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case |
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