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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Profile: Target Compliance
    5. Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance
    6. Treble Profile: Target Compliance
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation - Full Range
    2. Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios
    3. Noise Isolation - Voice Handling
    4. ANC Wind Handling
    5. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Wired Connection
    2. Bluetooth Connection
    3. Wireless Connection (Dongle)
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Beats Studio3 Wireless vs Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Beats Studio3 Wireless
Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless

Tested using Methodology v1.5

Updated Jan 12, 2024 09:55 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.8

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Beats Studio3 Wireless Picture
Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Picture

Variants

  • Studio3 Wireless (A-COLD-WALL* Cement)
  • Studio3 Wireless (Blue)
  • Studio3 Wireless (Defiant Black)
  • Beats Studio3 (Matte Black)
  • Studio3 Wireless (Midnight Black)
  • Studio3 Wireless (Red)
  • Studio3 Wireless (Shadow Grey)
  • Studio3 Wireless (White)
  • WH-1000XM4 (Black)
  • WH-1000XM4 (Midnight Blue)
  • WH-1000XM4 (Silver)

Our Verdict

Beats Studio3 Wireless

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless

The Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless are better over-ear headphones than the Beats Studio3 Wireless. While both headphones are comfortable, the Sony are better built and their ANC does a significantly better job of cutting down ambient noise around you. They also have a longer-lasting continuous battery life, and their companion app offers a graphic EQ and presets to help adjust their sound to your liking. However, the Beats have a W1 chip, so you can seamlessly pair them with other Apple devices.

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