Philips Fidelio X3/00
The 50mm dynamic drivers and open-back design deliver a spacious, Hi-Res soundstage ideal for analytical listening. Its lightweight 380g build with a tangle-free cord and detachable cable adds practical durability for long sessions. This headphone is best for studio monitoring work where a wide, accurate soundscape is prioritized over portability or isolation.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 50
impedance ohms 30
open closed back open
42 Overall Score
Price €155
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong sound (94th percentile) 94th
Cons
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)
- Below average mic (20th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Kvadrat fabric, Leather |
| Headband | Stainless Steel |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Impedance | 30 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | Lightweight, Tangle Free Cord |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant |
vs Competition
| Spec | Philips Fidelio X3/00 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | JBL Tune 670NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 50 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 32 |
| Impedance Ohms | 30 | 314 | 470 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips Fidelio X3/00 | 33.3 | 20.3 | 98 | 94 | 51.4 | 14.6 | 60.6 | 10.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 80.7 | 96.8 | 81.1 | 61.3 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 93.3 | 98.3 | 92.9 | 90.7 | 98.5 | 71.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 87 | 93.3 | 94.8 | 76.3 | 34.5 | 88.5 | 98.6 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95 | 98.8 | 80.7 | 97.9 | 88.9 | 61.3 | 98 | 65.3 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.4 | 74.3 | 80.7 | 88.3 | 95.4 | 90.7 | 99.4 | 98.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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