Sony WH1000XM3/B
Sony
43 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
Beyerdynamic
82 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WH1000XM3/B | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | foamed urethane | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | — | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | LCP | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | SONY WH1000XM3 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones, Black WH-1000XM3/B (Renewed) | SONY WH1000XM3 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Canceling | Sony | Black | Over Ear | Over Ear | Active Noise Cance | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | industry-leading | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 40 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 15 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | beyerdynamic app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH1000XM3/B
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile)
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average battery (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Sony WH1000XM3/B
No current pricing available
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 40 specs.
