In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL. 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 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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Height | 26.5 cm | - | |
Width | 18.6 cm | - | |
Depth | 2.93 cm | - | |
Weight | 255 g | - | |
Colour | Black | Silver | Sandy white | |
Body Material | - | Steel | |
Earpad Material | - | Sheep leather | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
Foldable | - | Yes | Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL 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, apt-X LL | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
Volume Limiting Function | Yes | - | |
Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | - | |
Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 6 - 23000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL. |
Sensitivity | 104.5 dB/mW | - | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 99 dB | |
Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | - | |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | - | 50 - 10000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -34 dB | |
Microphones Included | - | 2 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL |
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Controls | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button | Volume, balance, microphone on/mute, play/pause, auto shut off on/off switch |
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CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
Headphones cable - detachable - straight | |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL |
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Features | - | Transparent Hearing mode | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
Sensors | Atmospheric pressure sensor | - | |
Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 17 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL. |
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) | 3 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
Included Qty | 1 | - |
CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL |
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Connector Type | USB (power only) Headphones |
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OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | Carrying case | |
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Compliant Standards | - | Bluetooth Class 5 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 2 years |