Compare the Sony WH-1000XM3 to the Sony WF-1000XM3
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Sony WH-1000XM3
- Stream you music wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth.
- Active noise canceling mutes distracting ambient noise and white noise.
- The Smart Listening function adjusts the level of noise canceling to your activity.
- The headphones don't include a 6.3mm adapter.
Sony WF-1000XM3
- Active noise canceling mutes distracting ambient noise and white noise.
- Thanks to the fast charge function, you can use the earbuds for 1.5 hours after 10 minutes of charging.
- Quickly establish a Bluetooth connection via NFC by shortly holding the charging case to your smartphone.
- The noise canceling on these earbuds doesn't mute noise as well as the noise canceling on the headphones.
Compare the Sony WH-1000XM3 to the Sony WF-1000XM3
| WH-1000XM3 | WF-1000XM3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wearing method | Over-ear | In-ear |
| High-end noise canceling | Yes | No |
| App | Yes | Yes |
Wearing method
WH-1000XM3: over-ear
The WH-1000XM3 are the popular headphones from Sony. These headphones have soft ear cushions and extends over your ears. Because the ear cushions are soft, the wearing comfort is excellent. As you can read in the review down below, the only downside is that your ears will start to bother you during a long listening session. That's because the ear cups aren't that deep, so they come up against your ears.
WF-1000XM3: in-ear
The WF-1000XM3 are the earbuds in the XM3 range by Sony. These earbuds are in-ear. To improve the wearing comfort, we recommend you try the extra sizes of earbuds that are included. That way, the earbuds aren't just more comfortable to wear, but they also stay in your ears better.
Noise canceling
WH-1000XM3: high-end noise cancelling
The WH-1000XM3 is one of the best noise-canceling headphones on the market. These headphones manage to mute nearly all unwanted noise both on the go and at the office. That way, you can focus on your music when you're on the go and on your work when you're at the office.
WF-1000XM3: good noise cancelling
The WF-1000XM3 has the same noise canceling chip as the headphones. Does that mean that the noise canceling is just as good? No. The earbuds don't close off your ears completely, something that the over-ear headphones do manage. This is one of the reasons that the noise canceling isn't as impressive as that of the headphones. But all in all, the WF-1000XM3 have good noise canceling for earbuds.
Sound quality
WH-1000XM3: adjusting via app
The sound coming from the WH-1000XM3 is high quality. The headphones manage to produce both a clear treble and a clear bass. The bass stands out especially, because it's powerful and deep at the same time. If you want to emphasize the bass even more, you can download the Sony Headphones Connect app. This gives you access to an equalizer, so you can adjust the sound to your own preference.
WF-1000XM3: adjusting via app as well
Just like the headphones, you can adjust the sound of the WF-1000XM3 completely to your own preferences via the app. And just like the headphones, the sound quality of the earbuds is impressive. It might be slightly less due to the difference in size, but the earbuds manage to produce a nice and powerful sound.
Conclusion
When you put the two products side by side, it's clear that the headphones provide better noise canceling and a better sound quality. The noise canceling on the earbuds simply doesn't compare. The earbuds also aren't as comfortable to wear, but they do have a more compact size. If you're looking for earbuds with fairly good functions, the WF-1000XM3 are a good choice for you.
