Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. Audeze LCD-4z

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and Audeze LCD-4z. 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 WH-1000XM3 vs. Audeze LCD-4z Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 Audeze LCD-4z
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 6.35 mm jack
Height 26.5 cm -
Width 18.6 cm -
Depth 2.93 cm -
Weight 255 g -
Colour Black | Silver -
Body Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM3 Audeze LCD-4z
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Planar magnetic
Ear Cups Type Closed Open
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Volume Limiting Function Yes -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 5 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Audeze LCD-4z.
Max Input Power - 100 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.1%
Sensitivity 104.5 dB/mW 98 dB/mW Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than Audeze LCD-4z.
Impedance 16 Ohm 15 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 130 dB
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 106 mm Audeze LCD-4z have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM3 Audeze LCD-4z
Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM3 Audeze LCD-4z
Controls Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM3 Audeze LCD-4z
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable
Phone jack 6.35 mm to 2 x 4-pin mini-XLR cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM3 Audeze LCD-4z
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Sensors Atmospheric pressure sensor -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM3 Audeze LCD-4z
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 38 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
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Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 Audeze LCD-4z
Connector Type USB (power only)
Headphones
Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM3 Audeze LCD-4z
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter Travel bag
Service & Support Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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