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Sony WH-1000XM3 vs Westone 4

    Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones
    Sony WH-1000XM3
      Westone 4 Headphones
      Westone 4
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      50
      4.6 out of 5
      23 user ratings
      5 stars
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      4 editorial reviews
      Westone's newest product is the Westone 4R quad driver in-ears. New for the 4Rs is a user replaceable cable and more tightly matched drivers, and a slightly altered bundle. We take the 4Rs for a spin to see how they compare to the originals.Read more
      Reviewed Mar 2011 Details: Westone’s flagship and the first quad-driver universal earphone. Note: Westone updated the form factor of all earphones several years after release. The W4 became the new W40. MSRP: $499.99 / manufacturer's page Current Price: The 4 has been replaced by the W40 and available for $499 from amazon.com Specs: Driver: Quad BA | Imp: 31Ω |Read more
      When I first saw the press release announcing the Westone 4, my first thought was, “OK, now, it’s getting a bit silly.” After all, I’ve owned the Westone 3Read more
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      3.4 out of 5
      111 user ratings
      5 stars
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      3.9 out of 5
      41 user ratings
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      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Westone 4Westone 4
      StyleOver-EarIn-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWirelessWired
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesno

      Design

      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Westone 4Westone 4
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Silver
      		Black
      Acoustic designClosedClosed
      Foldablenono
      Noise isolatingyesyes

      Dimensions

      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Westone 4Westone 4
      Weight8.96 oz4.8 oz

      Sound

      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Westone 4Westone 4
      Impedance16.0 Ω31.0 Ω
      Frequency range4 - 4000010 - 18000

      Connectivity

      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Westone 4Westone 4
      Inputs supported3.5mm3.5mm
      Cable length1.21.28

      Features

      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Westone 4Westone 4
      Noise-cancelingyesno
      Built-in heart rate monitornono
      Calorie counternono
      FM radionono
      NFCyesno
      Carrying caseyesyes

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