In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Xiaomi Buds 3. 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 WI-1000X | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Weight | 71 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Earphone: 4.6 g Charging case with earphones: 52 g |
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Colour | Black | Gold | Carbon black | |
Protection | - | Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000X | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / dynamic | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Xiaomi Buds 3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-1000X. |
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) | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | - | |
Frequency Response | 3 - 40000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | - | |
Impedance | 22 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 9 mm | - |
MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000X | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 3 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000X | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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CABLE | Sony WI-1000X | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB-C charge cable - detachable | |
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Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
FEATURES | Sony WI-1000X | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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Features | Vibrating call alert | - | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000X | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 38 mAh | |
Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi Buds 3. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 17 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours |
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 7 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 35 hours |
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Standby Time | 100 hours | - | |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | - |
WIRELESS LINK | Sony WI-1000X | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000X | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Sony WI-1000X | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (480 mAh) | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | IP55 | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |