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Westone 3 vs Westone 4

Westone 3 Headphones
Westone 3
Westone 4 Headphones
Westone 4
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Editiorial reviews
5
5 editorial reviews
The long awaited Westone 3s are finally here and they make quite an entry. Leaving the competition behind, these earphones set the pace. Using the first true three way cross over ever to be fitted in a universal style in-ear solution these set the standard when it comes to sound quality.Read more
As is often the case with high-end in-ears, the Westone 3 is tailored to a specific listening preference with its powerful bass, clear and dry midrange, and shimmery treble.Read more
Westone 3 super-premium earphones are an investment in listening delight that will be unsurpassed for music lovers who appreciate the finest in personal audio.Read more
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4
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 MSRP: $499.99 / manufacturer's page Current Price: The 4 has been replaced by the W40 and available for $499 from amazon.com Specs: Driver: Quad BA | Imp: 31Ω |Read more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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User rating
33
4.1 out of 5
33 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
3 %
1 stars
0 %
41
3.9 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
24 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
31 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Westone 3Westone 3
Westone 4Westone 4
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleIn-EarIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono

Design

Westone 3Westone 3
Westone 4Westone 4
Colour of productBlackBlack
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeEar canalEar canal
Body materialPlasticPlastic
CategoryAudiophileSport
Foldablenono
Water resistantnono
Noise isolatingyesyes

Dimensions

Westone 3Westone 3
Westone 4Westone 4
Weight5.28 oz4.8 oz

Sound

Westone 3Westone 3
Westone 4Westone 4
Channels22
Impedance30.0 Ω31.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 107< 118
Frequency range20 - 1800010 - 18000
Simulated surround soundnono

Connectivity

Westone 3Westone 3
Westone 4Westone 4
Inputs supported3.5mm3.5mm
Cable length1.31.28

Features

Westone 3Westone 3
Westone 4Westone 4
Noise-cancelingnono
Playback controlsnoyes
Built-in heart rate monitornono
Calorie counternono
FM radionono
NFCnono
Vibrationnono
Carrying caseyesyes

Power

Westone 3Westone 3
Westone 4Westone 4
Battery operatednono

Pros & Cons

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