Over-Ear
Sony MDR-3
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Full review dataSony MDR-3 vs Wavefun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Sony MDR-3 vs Wavefun Wave Pro X, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Over-Ear
Wavefun Wave Pro X
89Outstanding
$130
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Wavefun Wave Pro X leads on 7 of 7 measures.
- Sony MDR-3
- Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
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89
Sound
-
8.5
Noise cancelling
-
8.0
Battery
-
9.5
Calls
-
7.5
Value
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9.0
Price (USD)
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$130
Specifications
MDR-3Wave Pro X
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- -
- $130
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 89
- Released
- 1980
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- dynamic
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- -
- Bluetooth
- -
- 6.0
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- -
- 100 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 60 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 75 g
- -
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
Sony MDR-3
The Sony MDR-3 is a lightweight, wired over-ear headphone from the early 1980s, designed for straightforward listening without active noise cancellation. With a 32-ohm impedance and a 20Hz–20kHz range, it pairs easily with vintage or modern sources, making it a simple, nostalgic choice for casual use.
- Pro:Very lightweight at just 75g
- Pro:Easy to drive with 32-ohm impedance
- Pro:Wide frequency response for its era
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Dated design may lack modern comfort
- Con:Limited to wired connection only
Wavefun Wave Pro X
The Wavefun Wave Pro X is a versatile over-ear wireless headphone with a claimed 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC on), Bluetooth 6.0, and a foldable design for portability. It features active noise cancellation, transparency mode, wear detection, and a detachable cable for wired use, making it a strong budget-friendly option for everyday listening.
- Pro:Exceptional 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC)
- Pro:Includes ANC, transparency mode, and wear detection
- Pro:Foldable design with USB-C and wireless charging
- Con:No mention of high-resolution codec support in specs
- Con:Frequency response range is standard, not extended
- Con:Plastic build may feel less premium at this price
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