In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT. 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 WH-1000XM3 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 26.5 cm | - | |
| Width | 18.6 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2.93 cm | - | |
| Weight | 255 g | 263 g | Sony WH-1000XM3 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Silver | - | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | 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 | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | Hybrid ANC | |
| Volume Limiting Function | Yes | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | - | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 5 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT. |
| Max Input Power | - | 1000 mW | |
| Sensitivity | 104.5 dB/mW | 100 dB/mW | Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT. |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 35 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 4000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -44 dB |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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| Controls | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button | Volume control, answer/end |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m | |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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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 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 60 hour(s) | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| 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 |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 60 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 5.5 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Included Qty | 1 | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Headphones |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | Carrying case, airplane adapter, micro-USB cable (0.3m) | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
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