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From laptops, to television sets, phones, and head phones, no buyer will be happy or comfortable with buying a useless ICT gadget in the name of patronizing a shop or company. We are often careful whenever we intend to purchase any electronic item or ICT gadget. We check its specifications and price on the internet and this is because we want the best for ourselves, sometimes preferring quality and not bothering about price or cost.
Sony headphones are known worldwide for quality and its user friendly features like: noise-cancelling, DSEE Extreme audio upscaling, multipoint paring etc. As result, most people will readily want to purchase a Sony Headphone. Even if what you want is a cost effective or low budget headphone, you can easily choose from this list of headphones produce or manufactured by Sony. And yes, we have got you covered.
Headphone lovers can relate with the release of the superb Sony WH-1000XM3 noise cancelling headphones in 2018, and because technology is a place of continuous innovation, sophistication and advancement, Sony has improved with the release of the much more superb Sony WH-1000XM4, which will probably be the best headphone you can buy this year.
Even if you don’t want to buy the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphone, you may fall in love with other Sony headphones after our brief summary of their features and price on one of the world’s well known e-commerce website, Amazon.com. For Nigerians, you can also check the price equivalent of these headphones on Jumia.com.
8 best Sony Headphones In 2021
1. Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones:
This is certainly the best of the ten headphones on our list. Although, it is quite expensive, but has mind blowing features.
Specifications:
Acoustic design: Closed
Weight: 8.95oz
Cable length: 3.94ft
Frequency response: 4Hz to 40kHz
Drivers: 1.57-inch
Driver Dome-type
Sensitivity: 104.5dB
Impedance: 47ohms
Battery life: 30 hours
Wireless range: 30 meters (98ft)
NFC: Yes
US$279
N172,500 – VIEW ON JUMIA
Features of Sony WH-1000XM4
• Multipoint pairing
• DSEE Extreme audio upscaling
• Improved noise-cancelling
NB: Not water-resistant
The noise-cancellation unique feature of Sony WH-1000XM4 is mind blowing, combined with its sound quality is commendable and purchase worthy.
There are little differences between Sony WH-1000XM3 and WH-1000XM4. Newly added features which includes; DSEE Extreme upscaling, conversational awareness and auto -play/pause using a built-in sensor is the reason the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphone is held at high esteem.
Sony is a trusted company and they have not in anyway failed to deliver what they promised. Making their numerous customers and potential customers worldwide wanting for more and staying loyal to their products and brand.
Even with all the improvements made on the Sony WH-1000XM4, it was also built to aid Sony’s 360 Reality Audio format that allows spatial audio on stereo headphones in addition with the LDAC codec which can send bitrate of 990 kbps.
So make a purchase of Sony WH-1000 XM4 today.
2. Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones
This is second to the first headphone on our list, almost like a rivalry to Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones.
Specifications:
Acoustic design: Closed
Weight: 8.99 oz
Cable length: 3.94ft
Frequency response: 4Hz to 40KHz
Drivers: 40mm Dual-layered Diaphragm
Driver type: Dynamics
Sensitivity: 104.5 dB
Impedance: 47 ohm
Battery life: 30 hours
Wireless range: 30 meters (98ft)
NFC: Yes
US$ 251.99
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• It has great sound quality
• Awesome noise cancellation
• Splendid sound quality
• Excellent wireless Bluetooth connection
To add to the list, the Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones comes with an already integrated Google Assistance and also has Amazon Alexa integrated into it, this implies that you have a 24/7 access to voice assistance.
3. Sony WF-XB700N Headphone
This is a cost effective headphone from Sony, and you do not need to break the bank to purchase this one. If you are always on a low budget when buying ICT gadgets like me, lol, you can go for this Sony headphone because it is affordable and equally has splendid features.
Specifications:
Weight: 0.29 oz
Acoustic design: closed
Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz
Drivers: 11mm
Driver type: Dynamic
Sensitivity: N/A
Impedance: N/A
Wireless range: N/A
ANFC: N/A
Battery life: 18hours
US$63
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N104,500 – VIEW AT JUMIA
More features:
• Comfortable fit
• Punchy bass
• IPX4 rating
The Sony WF-XB700N headphones are a product of the doggedness of Sony’s audio design team, the kick-started their hard work with WF-1000X and the Sony WF-SP700N before they were able to make the now reigning WF-1000XM4 headphones.
The 18-hour battery life plus the sound quality and comfort Sony WF-XB700N head phones offer isn’t in anyway bad, even though it is not the best on our list. We cannot hype it enough for its cost effectiveness.
4. Sony WF-1000XM3 Headphones
Just like we’ve been emphasizing all along – Sony headphones are really top notch headphones. Even though the quality, specifications/features of all their headphones aren’t the same, we cannot take cannot take the face that they stand for quality away from them. The Sony WF-1000XM3 is no exception from what Sony headphones are known for, which is quality.
Specifications:
Acoustic Design: Closed
Weight: 70g
Frequency response: 20-20,000Hz
Drivers: 6mm
Driver type: Dome Type
Sensitivity: N/A
Impedance: N/A
Battery life: 18 hours
NFC: Yes
Wireless range: 30ft
US$178
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N109,000 – VIEW AT JUMIA
Pros
Noise-cancellation
Good looks
Cons
No volume control
Not good for sports
Of course, music lovers can attest to the fact that it is difficult and unusual to get noise-cancellation in earbuds to begin with. As a result, Sony should be heavily appreciated for manufacturing earbuds possessing noise-cancellation feature ( Sony WF-1000XM3) in the first place.
You can buy Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones on Amazon if you consider it purchase worthy.
5. Sony WH-1000XM2 Wireless Headphones
The fifth headphone on our list is the Sony WH-1000XM3. It has fascinating specifications and features and they are listed below.
Specifications:
Acoustic design: Closed
Weight: 23g
Cable length: N/A
Frequency response: N/A
Drivers: N/A
Driver type: N/A
Sensitivity: N/A
Impedance: N/A
Wireless range: 33ft
Battery life: 10 hours
NFC: Yes
US$ 349.35
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Pros
• Commendable noise-cancellation
• 30-hour battery life
• Splendid sounding audio
Cons
• Fragile Hinges
The Sony WH-1000XM2 doesn’t possess voice assistant, and that may be a turn off for most persons. So, if you are intrigued by the voice assistant feature, you can purchase the Sony WH-1000XM3 OR itWH-1000XM4 instead.
6. Sony MDR-1000X Headphones
The Sony MDR-1000X is ranking number 6 on our list, even though it’s not the best we have here, it has some features that may align with your fantasies. Its specifications and features are listed below.
Specifications:
Acoustic design: Closed
Weight: 275g
Cable length: N/A
Frequency response: 4Hz-40,000Hz
Drivers: 40mm dome type
Driver type: Dynamic
Sensitivity: 103dB/mW (1kHz)
Impedance: 16ohm (1kHz)
Battery life: 20hours
Wireless range: N/A
ANFC: No
$172
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Pros
• Asap Attention mode
• Strong battery life
• And of course, noise cancellation
This type of Sony Headphones are quite old, but they can deliver what one may need in a headphone. Hence, we cannot discredit it or talk low of it.
7. Sony WF-SP8OON Headphones
This is another not too talked about headphone in the Sony headphone series. Let’s look at it specifications.
Specifications:
• Acoustic design: Closed
• Weight: 9.3g
• Frequency response: N/A
• Drivers: N/A
• Driver type: Dynamic
• Sensitivity: N/A
• Impedance: N/A
• Battery life: 18 hours
• Wireless range: N/A
NFC: N/A
US$ 198
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Pros
• Sweat proof
• Simple noise cancellation
• Water resistant
• Supports 360 reality audio
Cons
• Too tight for the ear
Sony WF-SP800N headphones has an edge over other Sony Headphones because of its sweat proof and water resistant feature. Like you can throw it into water and allow it stay over night and nothing will happen to it.
The only turn off it has is that it can be too tight for the ear, thereby, causing discomfort when worn for a long period of time.
8. Sony WI-1000X Headphones
The number eight headphones on our 10 best Sony headphones lists is the Sony WI-1000X headphones. The specifications are listed below;
Frequency:
Frequency response: 3Hz-40,000Hz
Drivers: N/A
Acoustic design: Closed
Weight 71g
Cable length: N/A
Driver type: Hybrid
Sensitivity: 101 dB
Impedance: N/A
Battery life: 10 hours
NFC:NO
Wireless range: N/A
US$ 298
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PROS
Splendid noise-cancellation
Audiophile wireless sound
Cons
Poor battery.
Slow adaptive sound control
You may not like wired headphones, but you do want a brand new neckband, you can go for the not too bad or manageable Sony WI-1000X headphones. They can be an alternative for the kind of headphones you are already targeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sony WH-1000XM3 worth buying in 2022?
This is 2021 and and the release of the Sony WH-1000XM4 is making waves and gradually stealing the hearts of music lovers and on the other hand the WH-XB900N is cost effective (affordable) and at the same time gives buyers a 55-70% performance of the XM3s and XM4s which is not bad.
Honestly, the WH-X900N should be your best bet or otherwise, you can go for the WH-1000XM3 which will probably have a price cut due to the release of WH-1000XM4.
Should I buy Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphone instead of WH-1000XM3?
We all know that the XM4 and XM3 have been front liners due to the fact that they both have almost the same features.
The Sony WH-1000XM4 is more expensive than the WH-1000XM3. So, depending on your budget, you can go for the XM3. But if you are particular about enjoying the better ANC and Bluetooth multipoint, you should purchase the WH-1000XM4