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Philips SHB8850NC vs Sony WH-1000XM3

6.3 in
7.09 in
Philips SHB8850NC Headphones
Philips SHB8850NC
Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM3
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
7
3.7 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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50
4.6 out of 5
23 user ratings
5 stars
78 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
37
4.3 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
112
3.4 out of 5
112 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
22 %
1 stars
7 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Philips SHB8850NCPhilips SHB8850NC
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium
Diaphragm material
Polyethylene terephthalate
Liquid Crystal Polymer

Design

Philips SHB8850NCPhilips SHB8850NC
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Silver
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Foldableyesno
Connector contacts platingGoldGold

Dimensions

Philips SHB8850NCPhilips SHB8850NC
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
Depth1.5 in1.15 in
Height7.09 in10.43 in
Weight8.18 oz8.96 oz

Sound

Philips SHB8850NCPhilips SHB8850NC
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
Impedance16.0 Ω16.0 Ω
Frequency range10 - 220004 - 40000
Diaphragm diameter1.3 in1.57 in
Driver size1.26 in1.57 in

Connectivity

Philips SHB8850NCPhilips SHB8850NC
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • Bluetooth
  • USB
3.5mm
Cable length1.21.2
Bluetooth version4.04.2
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • A2DP
  • HFP
Bluetooth codecSBC
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • aptX HD
  • LDAC
  • SBC
Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
Wireless range1010
USByesno
Detachable cableyesyes

Features

Philips SHB8850NCPhilips SHB8850NC
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
Noise-cancelingyesyes
NFCyesyes

Power

Philips SHB8850NCPhilips SHB8850NC
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
Battery life16.0 h38.0 h
Standby time45.0 h200.0 h

Pros & Cons

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          Often compared with Sony WH-1000XM3