Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds Vs Sony WF-1000XM3: Which Is Better?

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Sony and Bose, these two brands stand out when it comes to wireless earbuds. Today we’ll compare the two models; Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds and Sony WF-1000XM3.

They both are truly wireless earbuds with superb sound quality and offer Noise Cancellation technology.

But which is going to be worthy for you? Let’s compare their features and see which one will be the right pair of truly wireless and noise cancellation earbuds for you!

Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds Vs Sony WF-1000XM3: Comparison Chart

Particular	Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds	Sony WF-1000XM3
Brand	Bose	Sony
Model name	QuietComfort earbuds	WF-1000XM3
Inside the box
Headphone type	in-ear	in-ear
Headphone enclosure	closed-back	closed-back
compatible with voice assistants	yes	yes
noise cancellation	yes	yes
microphone	yes	yes
transducer	dynamic	dynamic
IPX4	yes	no
Battery life	6 hours with ANC on	6 hours with ANC on and 8 hours with ANC off
Charging case	18 hours	24 hours
Quick charging	15 minutes of charging gives 2 hours of playtime	10 minutes of charging gives 90 minutes of playtime
Bluetooth version	5.1	5.0
Touch controls	yes	yes
Color variants	2(triple black and soapstone)	2(black and silver)
Wireless	Truly wireless	Truly wireless
Earbuds dimensions	1.5″×1″×1.1″	1.5″×2″×0.6″
Case dimensions	3.5″×2″×1.3″	3.2″×2.3″×1.3″
Companion app	Bose Music	Headphones connect
Warranty	1 year	1 year
Launching year	2020	2019

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Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds Vs Sony WF-1000XM3: Detailed Analysis

Price & Rating:

Particular	Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds	Sony WF-1000XM3
Rating	4.2	4.1
Price	Rs 26,900	Rs 9,990

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Design:

The Bose QuietComfort earbuds are quite large and noticeable and are bulky oval-shaped truly wireless headphones. They are lightweight and have a decently comfortable fit, their tips don’t go deep into your ears. As they’re bulky, they’ll stick out and will come in your way if you’re wearing a hat. The headphones are very stable as they have stable wings which help them from moving out thus making them suitable for physical activity. These headphones will be able to survive some accidental drops because of their great build quality which feels dense and durable. The carrying case has five LED lights which indicate its battery level. With decent controls, they have a touch-sensitive surface on both the buds and are easy to use. They come in two color variants, black, and soapstone.

Sony WF-1000XM3 are sleek and bulky headphones. They have a metal build design that looks stylish. Though they’re bulky but are still decently comfortable. They have different-sized foam and silicone ear tips. The touch controls are present on the surface in each bud and can easily control your music and calls and can change between ANC and Talk-through modes. The case looks stylish and well made. They come in two color variants, black, and silver.

Sound:

Bose Quietcomfort earbuds claim to deliver high-quality sound which can be re-adjusted automatically upon changing the volume. They have outstanding bass and mid-accuracy with good treble accuracy. These earbuds provide great noise isolation. With their ANC feature, they can cut down bass range noise and can also reduce a good amount of mid-range sounds. These Noise Cancelling earbuds feature has 11 levels of active noise cancellation so you can control it at your convenience. You can reduce the noise-canceling level if you want to stay aware of the sounds that surround you. The transparency mode helps you to engage with your friends or family members.

The sound profile of the Sony WF-1000XM3 is fairly neutral. It has digital noise cancellation and comes with an HD noise-canceling processor QN1e which will let you hear every note, tune and word with clarity even in a noisy environment. The earbuds have great bass, mid-range, and treble accuracy. It has dual noise sensor technology with 2 mics located in each bud.

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Battery life:

Bose Quietcomfort earbuds feature a Lithium-ion battery that provides around 12 hours of battery life. A single charge gives a playtime of up to 6 hours. 15 minutes of charging gives around 2 hours of playtime. The wireless charging case can be used by any compatible Qi-certified charging mat.

Sony WF-1000XM3 has a rechargeable battery with a runtime of 6 hours with Active Noise Cancellation on and 24 hours with the charging case. 10 minutes of charging gives you 90 minutes of playback.

Connectivity:

Bose Quietcomfort earbuds support Bluetooth 5.1 but they don’t have NFC or multi-device pairing. They have high latency on PCs but on Android and iOS, the latency is a lot lower. They can be connected to Bluetooth-enabled PCs with full mic and audio compatibility.

Sony WF-1000XM3 supports Bluetooth version 5 and the range of Bluetooth is 10 meters. NFC is supported however multi-device pairing is not supported by this headphone. It is compatible with both Android and iOS and supports Alexa, Siri, and Google assistant.

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Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds Vs Sony WF-1000XM3: Quick Result

Particular	Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds	Sony WF-1000XM3
Design	Large oval-shaped and bulky headphones. The carrying case has a good build quality and comes with five LED lights which indicate its battery level. Two-color variants, triple black and soapstone	sleek, metal build design, and bulky headphones. Comes in different sizes of foam and ear tips. Two-color variants, black, and silver
Sound Quality	Delivers high-quality sound with outstanding bass, mid and treble accuracy. It has 11 levels of ANC.	The sound profile is fairly neutral. It has digital noise cancellation and comes with an HD noise-canceling processor QN1e. It has great bass, mid-range and treble accuracy
Battery life	6 hours with ANC on and 18 hours with a charging case. 15 minutes of charging gives 2 hours of playtime	6 hours with ANC on and 8 hours with ANC off and 24 hours with a charging case. 10 minutes of charging gives 90 minutes of playtime
Connectivity	Bluetooth version 5.1 but they don’t have NFC or multi-device pairing	supports Bluetooth version 5 and the range of Bluetooth is 10 meters. NFC has been supported however multi-device pairing is absent.
Water & Dust resistant	IPX4	N/A

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Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds Vs Sony WF-1000XM3: Final Verdict

The Bose Quietcomfort and The Sony WF-1000XM3 both provide amazing features and listening experiences. So which one do you think you should go for?

This decision depends on your priorities. The Bose offers more advanced noise cancellation and amazing sound quality while the sony has better battery life, crisp sound and comes with more sizes of ear tips. The design concept is somewhat similar.

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