Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1. 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. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 26.5 cm -
Width 18.6 cm -
Depth 2.93 cm -
Weight 255 g 195 g Lenovo ThinkPad X1 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones.
Colour Black | Silver -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Lenovo ThinkPad X1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL, mSBC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) / Hybrid ANC
Volume Limiting Function Yes -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Lenovo ThinkPad X1.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 104.5 dB/mW 111 dB Lenovo ThinkPad X1 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Impedance 16 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Dynamic Range - 110 dB
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Form Factor - Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Dynamic Range - 95 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 19 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Controls Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - 1.3 m
USB-C cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Sensors Atmospheric pressure sensor -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 20 hours Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1.
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
(noise cancelling OFF): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 15 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 2 hours Lenovo ThinkPad X1 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Connector Type USB (power only)
Headphones
Headphones (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter Carrying case
Service & Support Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
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