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Sony WH-1000XM2 vs Sony WH-1000XM3

    Sony WH-1000XM2 Headphones
    Sony WH-1000XM2
      Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones
      Sony WH-1000XM3
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      Editiorial reviews
      47
      4.5 out of 5
      25 user ratings
      5 stars
      		60 %
      4 stars
      		36 %
      3 stars
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      2 stars
      		4 %
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      50
      4.6 out of 5
      23 user ratings
      5 stars
      		78 %
      4 stars
      		21 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
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      User rating
      42
      4.3 out of 5
      42 user ratings
      5 stars
      		52 %
      4 stars
      		30 %
      3 stars
      		11 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		2 %
      111
      3.4 out of 5
      111 user ratings
      5 stars
      		29 %
      4 stars
      		21 %
      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
      		22 %
      1 stars
      		7 %

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      Technical details

      Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWireless
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
      Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

      Design

      Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Silver
      • Black
      • Silver
      Acoustic designClosedClosed
      Foldableyesno
      Connector contacts platingGoldGold

      Dimensions

      Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Weight9.7 oz8.96 oz

      Sound

      Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Impedance46.0 Ω16.0 Ω
      Frequency range4 - 400004 - 40000
      Driver size1.57 in1.57 in

      Connectivity

      Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Cable length1.51.2
      3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednono
      Bluetooth version4.14.2
      Bluetooth profile
      • AVRCP
      • HSP
      • HFP
      • A2DP
      • AVRCP
      • HSP
      • A2DP
      • HFP
      Bluetooth codec
      • AAC
      • aptX
      • aptX HD
      • LDAC
      • SBC
      • AAC
      • aptX
      • aptX HD
      • LDAC
      • SBC
      Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
      Wireless range1010
      USBnono
      Detachable cableyesyes

      Features

      Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Noise-cancelingyesyes
      NFCyesyes
      Carrying caseyesyes

      Power

      Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Battery recharge time4.0 h3.0 h
      Battery life30.0 h38.0 h
      Standby time40.0 h200.0 h

      Pros & Cons

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              Sony WH-1000XM2 vs Sony WH-1000XM3 - User Opinions

              • linnie
                almost 2 years ago
                The Sony WH-1000XM3 are a better headset than the Sony WH-1000XM2, although not by much. The XM3 have a more comfortable over-ear fit thanks to the headband redesign and softer ear cup pads.
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