Sony WF-1000XM3 vs. Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WF-1000XM3 vs. Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 2.16 cm
Width - 2.665 cm
Depth - 1.64 cm
Weight 17 g 4.1 g Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Earphone: 2.665 cm x 1.64 cm x 2.16 cm / 4.1 g
Charging case with earphones: 6.2 cm x 4 cm x 2.72 cm / 35.4 g
Colour Black | Silver Black
Protection - 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 Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - DSP Noise Reduction
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Diaphragm 6 mm 7.2 mm Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM3 Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM3 Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button Answer/end, play/pause, reject call, voice assistant, game mode on/off
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM3 Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM3 Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 43 mAh
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2.
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 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 12 hours
Standby Time 15 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM3 Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2
Included Accessories Charging case 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (300 mAh)
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