Sony WH1000XM3/B
Sony
47 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Bose
91 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Commute
Work
Gaming
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Sony WH1000XM3/B | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | foamed urethane | Protein Leather |
| Headband | — | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | LCP | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone |
| 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 | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone | Bose QuietComfort Headphones |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | industry-leading | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 5.1★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 0.30000001192092896 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 24 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15-minute boost gives your Bluetooth headphones up to 2.5 hours of play time |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | Bose app |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH1000XM3/B
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile)
- Below average comfort (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average battery (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Sony WH1000XM3/B
No current pricing available
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 35 specs.
