I have the WH-1000XM3 and the WF-1000MX3. The left bud of my 10-month old WF-1000XM3 gave up and so I sent it back for an exchange. But I didn't want to be without a wireless bud for a month? So I have read about these newish WF-SP800N and decided I'll get it. Here are the highlights:
Fit
Far superior to the 1000XMs which is just 'perched' on your ears, these SP800Ns fit me like a glove. I had been benefiting from the commute time savings of work-from-home and have been indulging in a no of home improvement tasks. With the 1000XMs, I had either bud fall out inexplicably, into the floor, dirt, grass, hard cement too many times to count. And I had it fitted with the largest bud (for a tighter fit and great sound isolation). There were a few occasions where I had to look for a dropped bud in the debris.
For the past two days since I got the SP800Ns, I have exposed them to the ultimate test. I have been on the roof, on the top of my patio, high on the ladder, with both gloved hands full of paint and they NEVER fell off. I would never have attempted this with the 1000XMs. Moreover, it has been 100 deg heat and I've been drenched in sweat which would have been worrisome with the non-sweat proof 1000XMs.
However, that said, the largest earbuds of the SP800Ns have stayed behind in my ears on two removal occasions. They are somewhat easier to come off. I tried the next smaller sized tip but I'll lose the sound isolation as well as a significant decrease in bass from the looser fit.
Sound Quality
Ex-audiophile here though my days of critical listening are quite over. If the WF-1000XM3 sounded better, you've got me fooled. I say the SP800Ns are just as good if not better. It FITS better, the bass is stronger which also helps to isolate external noise. I could not say that the NC is any worse but in fact thought it better than the 1000XMs. And just like the 1000XMs, no LDAC support with the SP800N either.
Others
It's a win here with splash-proof, longer battery life, greater bass and more importantly, better fit.
Drawbacks
I had 8 pairs of BT wireless head and earphones. My top two are now the WH-1000XM3 and these SP800Ns. I only have 1 pair of ears.
Conclusion
Ever since I moved up from the lower-cost BT earphones, Jabra, Earpeats, Motorola, AKGs and a bunch others to the costlier Sonys, I've never looked back. Now, aside from the sofa-locked and earmuff-sized WH-1000XM3, the SP800Ns are now my go to head/earphones for both indoor and outdoor. Heck, one can even take a nap with these they are that comfortable.
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WF-SP800N
Yes to music, no to sweat
Truly Wireless Sports In-Ear Noise Canceling Headphones with mic for phone call and Alexa voice control
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Cue up your workout playlist and get in the zone.
Digital noise canceling technology reduces ambient sounds of the gym and surrounding environments.
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Truly wireless design
Just your music, with no wires to get in the way.
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Secure and comfortable fit
Soft-cushioned arc supporter and three-dimensional curved design ensure a secure, comfortable fit.
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Bass that moves you
EXTRA BASS for seriously powerful, punchy low-end sound. Basslines never sounded so good.
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Touch sensor controls
Pause/play/skip tracks, control volume, activate your voice assistant, and answer phone calls.
1 Digital noise cancelation 2 Truly wireless design 3 Secure and comfortable 4 EXTRA BASS 5 Touch controls
Long battery life plus quick charging
Battery life up to 9 hours/18 total hours with carrying case, or up to 13 hours/26 total hours with noise canceling disabled. And if you're in a hurry, 10 minutes' quick charging gives you up to 60 minutes of music playback with noise cancelling.
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Sweat and splash-proof
With an IP55 rating, the headphones can handle sweat or splashes from rain when you’re working out.
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Quick Attention Mode for instant conversation
Place your hand over the left earbud to turn the volume down and deactivate noise canceling.
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Adaptive Sound Control
Automatically detects what you’re up to and adjusts ambient sound settings to suit your environment.
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Stay aware with Ambient Sound Mode
Expertly blends your music with the sound of the environment around you.
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Supplied accessories
In the box: USB-Type-C cable, charging case, different sized earbuds and arc supports.
1 Sweat and splash-proof 2 Quick Attention Mode 3 Adaptive Sound Control 4 Ambient Sound Mode 5 Supplied accessories
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Amazon Alexa built in
Alexa-enabled for hands-free voice access to music, information, and more.
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Easy hands-free calls and voice assistant commands
High-quality built-in microphone for have hands-free conversations on your smartphone with ease.
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Set up your ideal noise canceling and equalizer
Customize your sound as you like with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” App for Android/Ios.
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Durable chargeable carrying case
Hard-shell construction that holds its shape and protects the earbuds while they’re in your gym bag.
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Stable, reliable Bluetooth connectivity
A Bluetooth chip and optimized antenna design ensures a stable connection and outstanding listening.
1 Alexa Built-In 2 Easy hands-free calling 3 App control 4 Durable carrying case 5 Bluetooth connectivity
Sony Truly Wireless Headphones
 WF-SP800N |  WF-1000XM4 |  WF-1000XM3 |  WF-XB700 | |
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Battery Life / with NC
| 9 Hrs (18 Hrs with case) | 8 Hrs (24 Hrs with case) | 6 Hrs (18 Hrs with case) | N/A |
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Battery Life / without NC
| 13 Hrs (26 Hrs with case) | 12 Hrs (36 Hrs with case) | 8 Hrs (24 Hrs with case) | 9 Hrs (18 Hrs with case) |
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Quick Charge
| Yes / 10min charge 60min play | Yes / 5min charge 60min play | Yes / 10min charge 90min play | Yes / 10min charge 60min play |
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Noise Canceling
| Yes | Yes / Industry Leading | Yes | No |
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Ambient Sound Control
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
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Microphone
| Yes | Beam Forming Microphone | Yes | Yes |
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Water Resistant/Splash Proof
| Yes / IP55 | Yes / IPX4 | No | Yes / IPX4 |
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LDAC Support
| ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
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Extra Bass
| ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
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Speak to Chat
| ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
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Customize Sound with app
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
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Touch Panel/Wearing Detection
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
Customer reviews
The leader in wireless buds - Pure Joy compared to the WF-1000XM3.
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
I have the WH-1000XM3 and the WF-1000MX3. The left bud of my 10-month old WF-1000XM3 gave up and so I sent it back for an exchange. But I didn't want to be without a wireless bud for a month? So I have read about these newish WF-SP800N and decided I'll get it. Here are the highlights:FitFar superior to the 1000XMs which is just 'perched' on your ears, these SP800Ns fit me like a glove. I had been benefiting from the commute time savings of work-from-home and have been indulging in a no of home improvement tasks. With the 1000XMs, I had either bud fall out inexplicably, into the floor, dirt, grass, hard cement too many times to count. And I had it fitted with the largest bud (for a tighter fit and great sound isolation). There were a few occasions where I had to look for a dropped bud in the debris.For the past two days since I got the SP800Ns, I have exposed them to the ultimate test. I have been on the roof, on the top of my patio, high on the ladder, with both gloved hands full of paint and they NEVER fell off. I would never have attempted this with the 1000XMs. Moreover, it has been 100 deg heat and I've been drenched in sweat which would have been worrisome with the non-sweat proof 1000XMs.However, that said, the largest earbuds of the SP800Ns have stayed behind in my ears on two removal occasions. They are somewhat easier to come off. I tried the next smaller sized tip but I'll lose the sound isolation as well as a significant decrease in bass from the looser fit.Sound QualityEx-audiophile here though my days of critical listening are quite over. If the WF-1000XM3 sounded better, you've got me fooled. I say the SP800Ns are just as good if not better. It FITS better, the bass is stronger which also helps to isolate external noise. I could not say that the NC is any worse but in fact thought it better than the 1000XMs. And just like the 1000XMs, no LDAC support with the SP800N either.OthersIt's a win here with splash-proof, longer battery life, greater bass and more importantly, better fit.DrawbacksI had 8 pairs of BT wireless head and earphones. My top two are now the WH-1000XM3 and these SP800Ns. I only have 1 pair of ears.ConclusionEver since I moved up from the lower-cost BT earphones, Jabra, Earpeats, Motorola, AKGs and a bunch others to the costlier Sonys, I've never looked back. Now, aside from the sofa-locked and earmuff-sized WH-1000XM3, the SP800Ns are now my go to head/earphones for both indoor and outdoor. Heck, one can even take a nap with these they are that comfortable.
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
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Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
Fit
Far superior to the 1000XMs which is just 'perched' on your ears, these SP800Ns fit me like a glove. I had been benefiting from the commute time savings of work-from-home and have been indulging in a no of home improvement tasks. With the 1000XMs, I had either bud fall out inexplicably, into the floor, dirt, grass, hard cement too many times to count. And I had it fitted with the largest bud (for a tighter fit and great sound isolation). There were a few occasions where I had to look for a dropped bud in the debris.
For the past two days since I got the SP800Ns, I have exposed them to the ultimate test. I have been on the roof, on the top of my patio, high on the ladder, with both gloved hands full of paint and they NEVER fell off. I would never have attempted this with the 1000XMs. Moreover, it has been 100 deg heat and I've been drenched in sweat which would have been worrisome with the non-sweat proof 1000XMs.
However, that said, the largest earbuds of the SP800Ns have stayed behind in my ears on two removal occasions. They are somewhat easier to come off. I tried the next smaller sized tip but I'll lose the sound isolation as well as a significant decrease in bass from the looser fit.
Sound Quality
Ex-audiophile here though my days of critical listening are quite over. If the WF-1000XM3 sounded better, you've got me fooled. I say the SP800Ns are just as good if not better. It FITS better, the bass is stronger which also helps to isolate external noise. I could not say that the NC is any worse but in fact thought it better than the 1000XMs. And just like the 1000XMs, no LDAC support with the SP800N either.
Others
It's a win here with splash-proof, longer battery life, greater bass and more importantly, better fit.
Drawbacks
I had 8 pairs of BT wireless head and earphones. My top two are now the WH-1000XM3 and these SP800Ns. I only have 1 pair of ears.
Conclusion
Ever since I moved up from the lower-cost BT earphones, Jabra, Earpeats, Motorola, AKGs and a bunch others to the costlier Sonys, I've never looked back. Now, aside from the sofa-locked and earmuff-sized WH-1000XM3, the SP800Ns are now my go to head/earphones for both indoor and outdoor. Heck, one can even take a nap with these they are that comfortable.
The leader in wireless buds - Pure Joy compared to the WF-1000XM3.
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
I have the WH-1000XM3 and the WF-1000MX3. The left bud of my 10-month old WF-1000XM3 gave up and so I sent it back for an exchange. But I didn't want to be without a wireless bud for a month? So I have read about these newish WF-SP800N and decided I'll get it. Here are the highlights:Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
Fit
Far superior to the 1000XMs which is just 'perched' on your ears, these SP800Ns fit me like a glove. I had been benefiting from the commute time savings of work-from-home and have been indulging in a no of home improvement tasks. With the 1000XMs, I had either bud fall out inexplicably, into the floor, dirt, grass, hard cement too many times to count. And I had it fitted with the largest bud (for a tighter fit and great sound isolation). There were a few occasions where I had to look for a dropped bud in the debris.
For the past two days since I got the SP800Ns, I have exposed them to the ultimate test. I have been on the roof, on the top of my patio, high on the ladder, with both gloved hands full of paint and they NEVER fell off. I would never have attempted this with the 1000XMs. Moreover, it has been 100 deg heat and I've been drenched in sweat which would have been worrisome with the non-sweat proof 1000XMs.
However, that said, the largest earbuds of the SP800Ns have stayed behind in my ears on two removal occasions. They are somewhat easier to come off. I tried the next smaller sized tip but I'll lose the sound isolation as well as a significant decrease in bass from the looser fit.
Sound Quality
Ex-audiophile here though my days of critical listening are quite over. If the WF-1000XM3 sounded better, you've got me fooled. I say the SP800Ns are just as good if not better. It FITS better, the bass is stronger which also helps to isolate external noise. I could not say that the NC is any worse but in fact thought it better than the 1000XMs. And just like the 1000XMs, no LDAC support with the SP800N either.
Others
It's a win here with splash-proof, longer battery life, greater bass and more importantly, better fit.
Drawbacks
I had 8 pairs of BT wireless head and earphones. My top two are now the WH-1000XM3 and these SP800Ns. I only have 1 pair of ears.
Conclusion
Ever since I moved up from the lower-cost BT earphones, Jabra, Earpeats, Motorola, AKGs and a bunch others to the costlier Sonys, I've never looked back. Now, aside from the sofa-locked and earmuff-sized WH-1000XM3, the SP800Ns are now my go to head/earphones for both indoor and outdoor. Heck, one can even take a nap with these they are that comfortable.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2020
