Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and Beats Solo Pro. 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 | Beats Solo Pro |
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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 | 17.9 cm | |
Width | 18.6 cm | - | |
Depth | 2.93 cm | - | |
Weight | 255 g | 267 g | Sony WH-1000XM3 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones. |
Colour | Black | Silver | Grey | Light blue | Dark blue | Red | Black | Ivory | |
Body Material | - | Brushed metal | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Beats Solo Pro |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Foldable | - | Yes | Beats Solo Pro can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.0 | Sony WH-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Beats Solo Pro. |
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 | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | Pure Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
Volume Limiting Function | Yes | - | |
Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | - | |
Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | 104.5 dB/mW | - | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | - | |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
Features | - | Fast Fuel technology, Apple H1 chip |
MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Beats Solo Pro |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Beats Solo Pro |
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Controls | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Beats Solo Pro |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
Lightning to USB cable - detachable | |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Beats Solo Pro |
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Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri | |
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Sensors | Atmospheric pressure sensor | - | |
Additional Functions | Touch panel | Transparency mode |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Beats Solo Pro |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 40 hour(s) | Beats Solo Pro 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 (active noise-cancelling on): up to 22 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 40 hours |
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Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - | |
Auto On/Off | - | Yes | |
Included Qty | 1 | - |
CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Beats Solo Pro |
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Connector Type | USB (power only) Headphones |
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OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Beats Solo Pro |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | Carrying case, Lightning to USB cable | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
Compliant Standards | - | Bluetooth Class 1 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
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