Philips Fidelio X3
The 50mm dynamic drivers and open-back design deliver a spacious, Hi-Res soundstage ideal for analytical listening. Its lightweight 380g build with a tangle-free cord and detachable cable adds practical durability for long sessions. This headphone is best for studio monitoring work where a wide, accurate soundscape is prioritized over portability or isolation.
form factor over-ear
driver type Dynamic Driver
driver size mm 50
impedance ohms 30
open closed back open
42 Overall Score
Price CA$220
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong sound (92th percentile) 92th
Cons
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Kvadrat fabric, Leather |
| Headband | Stainless Steel |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Driver Size | 50 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Impedance | 30 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | Lightweight, Tangle Free Cord |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant |
vs Competition
| Spec | Philips Fidelio X3 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7 S3 | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 HT3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic Driver | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 50 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 30 | 314 | 60 | 33 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 65 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips Fidelio X3 | 30.4 | 15.4 | 98.2 | 91.5 | 44 | 15 | 48.5 | 7.7 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.2 | 95.2 | 72.2 | 50.2 | 98.9 | 97.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.2 | 97.6 | 89 | 79.3 | 98.9 | 59.5 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7 S3 Compare | 97.5 | 98.4 | 77.2 | 93.2 | 72.2 | 65.3 | 98.6 | 66.1 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.8 | 91.5 | 50.2 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.3 | 85.1 | 95.9 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50.2 | 96.6 | 91.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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