Motorola Earbuds 3-S EARBUDS3-S-WHT

Motorola Earbuds 3-S EARBUDS3-S-WHT

Motorola
21 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF-1000XM6

Sony WF-1000XM6

Sony
95 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Motorola Earbuds 3-S EARBUDS3-S-WHT

65 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

Users generally appreciate the wired earbuds for their clear sound, comfort, and compatibility with Motorola phones and Kindles. However, several verified buyers report durability issues, with units failing after a month or causing ear pain due to the foam pad. The mixed feedback on longevity and comfort pulls the overall sentiment down.

Pros
  • Clear sound quality
  • Comfortable fit
  • Good value for money
  • Compatible with Motorola phones
  • Works with Kindle
Cons
  • Durability issues after one month
  • Causes ear pain from foam pad
  • Poor performance on high/low pitches
  • Voice clarity not as described
👍 Sound quality 5
🤔 Comfort 3
👎 Durability 3
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Compatibility 3
👍 Noise cancellation 2

Sony WF-1000XM6

85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds are widely praised for their excellent noise cancellation, improved comfort, and clear sound quality. Users appreciate the textured surface that prevents slipping, the secure fit, and the long battery life. Call quality and microphone performance are also highlighted as strong points. Overall, these earbuds are seen as a worthy upgrade from previous models, especially for those seeking a high-end listening experience.

Pros
  • Excellent noise cancellation
  • Improved comfort and fit
  • Clear and balanced sound quality
  • Textured surface prevents slipping
  • Long battery life
Cons
  • No negative points mentioned in reviews
👍 Noise cancellation 5
👍 Sound quality 5
👍 Comfort and fit 5
👍 Battery life 3
👍 Call quality 4
👍 Build quality 2

Scores

Calls
Motorola
14
Sony
100
Travel
Motorola
14
Sony
100
Commute
Motorola
14
Sony
96
Budget
Motorola
36
Sony
95
Fitness
Motorola
16
Sony
87
Gaming
Motorola
15
Sony
85
Music
Motorola
10
Sony
84

Specifications

Motorola Earbuds 3-S EARBUDS3-S-WHTSony WF-1000XM6
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Stylein-eartrue wireless
Ear Tipsthree size optionsFour Sizes
Weight0.03 kg★0.05 kg
Audio
Driver Type—dynamic
Driver Size9.399999618530273 mm★8.399999618530273 mm
Drivers—1★
Freq Min—20 Hz★
Freq Max—40 kHz★
Impedance16 Ω48 Ω
Hi-Res Audio✗✓★
CodecsMotorola Earbuds 3-S Wired Earbuds with Microphone - Corded in-Ear Headphones, Comfortable Lightweight Silicone Ear Buds, Non-Tangle Flat Cable, 9.4mm Drivers Clear Bass Sound - WhiteLDAC
Noise Control
ANC✗✓★
ANC Type—adaptive
Transparency✗✓★
Connectivity
Wireless✗✓★
Bluetooth—5.3★
Profiles—A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP
Multipoint✗✓★
Wired Connector—SONY WF1000XM6/B Headphones
Range—10 m★
Earbud Battery
Battery Life—8 hrs★
Charge Time—2 hrs★
Fast Charging—5 min for 1 hour playback
ChargingproprietaryUSB-C★
Case Battery
Case Battery—24 hrs★
Case Charging—USB-C★
Wireless Charging✗✓★
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count18★
NC Mic—✓★
Features
Voice Assistant—Built-in voice control
Touch Controls✗✓★
App—Sony | Sound Connect
Volume Limiting—✗
Gaming Mode—✗
Bone Conduction✗✓★
Water Resistance—IPX4

Pros & Cons

Motorola Earbuds 3-S EARBUDS3-S-WHT

  • Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
  • Strong social proof (67th percentile)
  • Below average sound (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average anc (31st percentile)

Sony WF-1000XM6

  • Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile

Pricing

Motorola Earbuds 3-S EARBUDS3-S-WHT

Sony WF-1000XM6

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Verdict

★ Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6

Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 38 specs.

Sony WF-1000XM6 Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness

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