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Sony WH-1000XM3 vs Sony WH-XB900N

    Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones
    Sony WH-1000XM3
      Sony WH-XB900N Headphones
      Sony WH-XB900N
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      50
      4.6 out of 5
      23 user ratings
      5 stars
      		78 %
      4 stars
      		21 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
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      1 stars
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      13
      3.9 out of 5
      6 user ratings
      5 stars
      		0 %
      4 stars
      		100 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
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      User rating
      111
      3.4 out of 5
      111 user ratings
      5 stars
      		29 %
      4 stars
      		21 %
      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
      		22 %
      1 stars
      		7 %
      60
      3.6 out of 5
      60 user ratings
      5 stars
      		30 %
      4 stars
      		18 %
      3 stars
      		38 %
      2 stars
      		8 %
      1 stars
      		5 %

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      Technical details

      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Sony WH-XB900NSony WH-XB900N
      StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWirelessWired & Wireless
      Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium
      Diaphragm material
      Liquid Crystal Polymer
      Polyethylene terephthalate

      Design

      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Sony WH-XB900NSony WH-XB900N
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Silver
      • Black
      • Blue
      Acoustic designClosedClosed

      Dimensions

      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Sony WH-XB900NSony WH-XB900N
      Weight8.96 oz8.96 oz

      Sound

      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Sony WH-XB900NSony WH-XB900N
      Impedance16.0 Ω50.0 Ω
      Frequency range4 - 4000020 - 40000
      Diaphragm diameter1.57 in1.57 in
      Driver size1.57 in1.57 in

      Connectivity

      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Sony WH-XB900NSony WH-XB900N
      Cable length1.21.2
      Bluetooth version4.24.2
      Bluetooth profile
      • AVRCP
      • HSP
      • A2DP
      • HFP
      • AVRCP
      • HSP
      • SCMS-T
      • A2DP
      • HFP
      Bluetooth codec
      • AAC
      • aptX
      • aptX HD
      • LDAC
      • SBC
      • AAC
      • aptX
      • aptX HD
      • LDAC
      • SBC
      Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
      Wireless range1010
      Detachable cableyesyes

      Features

      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Sony WH-XB900NSony WH-XB900N
      Noise-cancelingyesyes

      Power

      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Sony WH-XB900NSony WH-XB900N
      Battery recharge time3.0 h7.0 h
      Battery life38.0 h35.0 h
      Standby time200.0 h300.0 h

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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              Bose QuietComfort 25
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              BoseQuietComfort 25
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              Westone 4
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              Westone4

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