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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Audeze LCD-4z |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - wired - 6.35 mm jack | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
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REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Audeze LCD-4z |
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Controls | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button | - |
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CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Audeze LCD-4z |
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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 |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Audeze LCD-4z |
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Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
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Sensors | Atmospheric pressure sensor | - | |
Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Audeze LCD-4z |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | - | |
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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 |
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Connector Type | USB (power only) Headphones |
Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) |
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OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Audeze LCD-4z |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | Travel bag | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
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