For the last few years, Sony sets new benchmarks in terms of ANC headphones and earphones segment. Many brands trying to give Sony tough competition in terms of audio quality and noise cancellation. For the last some time Sony’s WF-1000XM3 is one of the best-selling earphones and now Audio-Technica trying to give it a tough competition with its Audio-Technica ANC300TW.
Pros and Cons
| ANC300TW | 1000XM3 |
| Excellent, clear audio. | Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa integration. |
| Accurate bass. | Effective noise-cancellation. |
| Excellent noise cancellation. | Decent battery life. |
| Case could pack more charge. | Large charging case. |
| Average battery at best. | No advanced Bluetooth codec support. |
General
| ANC300TW | 1000XM3 | |
| Price | CHECK PRICE | CHECK PRICE |
| Release date | April 10, 2020 | 5 August 2020 |
| Type | In Ear | In Ear |
| Colors | Black | Black, Silver |
| Battery life | 4.5 Hours Buds 13.5 Hours Case | 8 Hours Buds 24 Hours Case |
| Weight | 64 g | 299 g |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, NFC |
Audio-Technica ANC300TW and Sony WF-1000XM3 both earbuds comes at a very different price point in the market. Audio-Technica ANC300TW is trying to establish itself in the market whereas the Sony WF-1000XM3 already an established player and quite popular in the global market. Today we will compare Audio-Technica ANC300TW and Sony WF-1000XM3 in every possible aspect to determine which one is better for you, and to also find out that is really XM3 gets a real competitor or the XM3 is still the champ in this segment.
Design
| ANC300TW | 1000XM3 | |
| Type | In Ear | In Ear |
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 64 g | 299 g |
| Foldable Design | No | No |
Starting with the charging case, the charging case of ANC300TW it looks very basic and is very simple in terms of design. Also, the material used for the material is plastic which also feels cheaper. On the other hand, the charging case of XM3 looks very premium and also comes the matt finish, the material used for the case is also quite better than the ANC300TW. Both charging cases are compact In size and also have a very good built quality.
If we talking about the design of the earbuds then both of the earbuds are good in terms of design and also in terms of looks and style. The weight of both of the earbuds is fairly less weight, and also has a very good weight distribution which makes them very easy to use. Both earbuds have a fresh new look and when you firstly look at them you feel that they look very splendid in terms of style and looks.
In terms of fitting and comfort, both earbuds are very good but ANC300TW is much better in terms of fitting than the XM3. But if we talk about overall fit and comfort then the XM3 completely outshines the ANC300TW and can use them for longer while watching movies, playing games, or listening to songs.
Features
| ANC300TW | 1000XM3 | |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Music Controls | Yes | Yes |
| Quick Charge | Yes | No |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
Both earbuds come with host features. The XM3 gets touch sensitivity and that works brilliantly as well. But on the other hand, 300WT uses a physical press button which also works well but this thing is really inconvenient. The ANC of XM3 is very good and works quite brilliantly. On other hand the ANC of 300TW is good but it can’t match the ANC quality of XM3.
300TW uses 5.5mm dynamic drivers which produce good sound quality but the sound quality of XM3 is much superior to 300TW. The same thing carried out with the microphone quality of XM3 is much better than the 300TW. Also, the XM3 gives you the option of NFC connectivity which is a good thing.
Battery
| ANC300TW | 1000XM3 | |
| Battery Type | 3 Lithium ion | 1 Lithium ion |
| Battery Life | 4.5 Hours Buds 22 Hours Case | 8 Hours Buds 24 Hours Case |
| Charge Time | Approx. 1.5 Hours | Approx. 1.5 Hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
XM3 will give you an overall battery life of 24 hours, 6 hours with earbud, and 18 hours of additional battery life with the charging case. Additionally, you will get 90 minutes of playtime with 10 minutes of a single charge with the quick charging. On the other hand, 300TW gives you a total battery life of 18 hours, 4.5 hours of battery life with the earbud, and 13.5 hours of additional battery life with the charging case.
Connectivity
| ANC300TW | 1000XM3 | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Multi-Device Connection | Yes | Yes |
Both of the earbuds work with Bluetooth version 5.0. Also, earbuds have a decent connectivity range of 10mm. Both earbuds also use the hero sideline connectivity which is nowadays common in all earbuds. With these, both earbuds you won’t find issues regarding the connectivity they both have good strong, solid, and stable connectivity. With both earbuds, you get access to their official Bluetooth to connect the app from which you can easily customize the controls.
Which is better!
Both earbuds are good but it is very evident that the audio quality and microphone quality of XM3 is much more superior to 300TW. Additionally, XM3 also gets a good ANC than the 300TW, and also the battery life of XM3 is much better than the 300TW. So we suggest you go for XM3 for good sound quality, better ANC, and for better battery life.
