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Sony WH-1000XM3 vs Sony WH-H800

    Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones
    Sony WH-1000XM3
      Sony WH-H800 Headphones
      Sony WH-H800
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      Editiorial reviews
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      4.6 out of 5
      23 user ratings
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      		21 %
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      4 editorial reviews
      If you haven’t heard, Sony is set to release a whole slew of new products within the next few weeks. Most notably, the NW-A40 Series Walkman and a wide range of in-ear and over-ear headphones. While the new Walkman doesn’t look much different from its predecessor, the NW-A30 Series, it’s built with the inclusion of “Bluetooth low-energy”, NFC (near field communication) MQA file format support and AptX HD support. In addition, there are three new models in the new series, each with a different storage capacity – the A45 (16 GB), the A46 (32 GB) and the A47 (64 GB).Read more
      Latest wireless noise cancelling headphones from Sony last ages between charges, sound decent and feel great, only let down by a few small nigglesRead more
      The Sony WH-H900N (h.ear on 2) are above-average wireless noise-canceling headphones for most use cases. They have the same design and look as the original Sony ...Read more
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      User rating
      111
      3.4 out of 5
      111 user ratings
      5 stars
      		29 %
      4 stars
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      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
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      4.2 out of 5
      44 user ratings
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      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Sony WH-H800Sony WH-H800
      StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWirelessWired & Wireless
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
      Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

      Design

      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Sony WH-H800Sony WH-H800
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Silver
      • Black
      • Blue
      • Gold
      • Green
      • Red
      Acoustic designClosedClosed
      Foldablenoyes
      Connector contacts platingGoldGold

      Dimensions

      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Sony WH-H800Sony WH-H800
      Weight8.96 oz6.35 oz

      Sound

      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Sony WH-H800Sony WH-H800
      Impedance16.0 Ω18.0 Ω
      Frequency range4 - 4000050 - 40000
      Driver size1.57 in1.57 in

      Connectivity

      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Sony WH-H800Sony WH-H800
      Cable length1.21.2
      Bluetooth version4.24.1
      Bluetooth profile
      • AVRCP
      • HSP
      • A2DP
      • HFP
      • AVRCP
      • HSP
      • HFP
      • A2DP
      Bluetooth codec
      • AAC
      • aptX
      • aptX HD
      • LDAC
      • SBC
      • AAC
      • aptX
      • aptX HD
      • LDAC
      Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
      Wireless range1010
      USBnono
      Detachable cableyesyes

      Features

      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Sony WH-H800Sony WH-H800
      Noise-cancelingyesno
      NFCyesyes

      Power

      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Sony WH-H800Sony WH-H800
      Battery recharge time3.0 h4.0 h
      Battery life38.0 h24.0 h
      Standby time200.0 h250.0 h

      Pros & Cons

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