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Westone Westone 3 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£330Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Westone Westone 3 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Westone Westone 3
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

80%

5.6

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 84% of headphones
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

52%

6.1

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.7

Design

8%

5.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.9

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 70%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £330
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Westone Westone 3

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

52%

6.1

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.7

Design

8%

5.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.9

Calls & Controls

5.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Westone Westone 3 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

6.5
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
balanced armature
Driver size
?
Number of drivers
3
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 3 drivers, more drivers than 98.6% of headphones and equal to 0.5% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
no
This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while 15.1% is. 84.9% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
yes
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Westone
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
15 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 15 g, lighter than 88.7% of headphones and equal to 0.8% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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Westone Westone 3 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 93.1% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (15 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    15 g vs 218 g
  • 2 more drivers
    This pair of headphones uses more drivers than the average pair of headphones (3 vs 1). The average headphones use 1 drivers.
    3 vs 1
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • AptX HD support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • 5 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • 93.1% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (15 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    15 g vs 218 g
  • 2 more drivers
    This pair of headphones uses more drivers than the average pair of headphones (3 vs 1). The average headphones use 1 drivers.
    3 vs 1
  • 5 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • AptX HD support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 3.67x more expensive
    Westone Westone 3 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£330 vs £90).
    £330 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    Westone Westone 3 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 3.67x more expensive
    Westone Westone 3 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£330 vs £90).
    £330 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    Westone Westone 3 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 11.3% worse value for money
    Westone Westone 3 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.53 vs 7.3).
    6.53 vs 7.27
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 1.5 dB looser channel balance
    This pair of headphones has a higher channel balance tolerance than the average pair of headphones (2 dB vs 0.5 dB). The average headphones have channel balance tolerance of 0.5 dB.
    2 dB vs 0.5 dB
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 8 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2008 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    December 2008
    2008 vs 2016

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
ITF
≈ estimated
09/03/2011
Short review · first listening impressions
Verdict
Westone 3 is excellent for serious listeners, but not a clear pick for casual listeners or iPod users.
Overview video
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Westone Westone 3

  • Exceptional sound quality with a rich, full-bodied mix
  • Strong and impactful bass response with powerful low-end
  • Excellent instrument separation and a spacious soundstage for an IEM
  • Durable braided cable design that effectively minimizes microphonic noise
  • Lightweight and ergonomic earpieces designed for long-term comfort
  • Comes with a wide variety of accessories, including many ear tip options

What customers don't like about Westone Westone 3

  • High price point that may not be accessible for all users
  • Midbass hump or 'bloat' that can occasionally obscure finer musical details
  • Recessed midrange that can make vocals sound distant or less engaging
  • Potential for sibilance in the upper frequencies depending on ear tip choice
  • Earpieces are somewhat large/chunky, which may impact fit for smaller ears
  • May exhibit a background hiss when paired with powerful portable players

Verdict

The Westone 3 is a high-performance, universal-fit in-ear monitor featuring a three-way crossover system and three balanced armature drivers dedicated to low, mid, and high frequencies. Technical specifications include a frequency response of 20 Hz to 18 kHz, an impedance of 30 ohms, and a sensitivity of 107 dB SPL, making it highly efficient and easy to drive with portable devices. Main characteristics include a warm sound signature with a notable mid-bass boost, excellent soundstage, and a durable braided cable design. Its primary pros are its exceptional comfort for long listening sessions, superior passive noise isolation, and a rich accessory bundle with ten different eartip options. However, some users report cons such as a slightly bloated bass that can occasionally bleed into mids, potential sibilance in the upper midrange with certain tips, and earpieces that may feel bulky for those with smaller ears.

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