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FiiO FD3 vs Sony IER-M500

What FD3 does better (0) and where IER-M500 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

FiiO FD3
FiiO · 2022FD3
0 advantages≈ $140
vs
Sony IER-M500
Sony · 2026IER-M500
0 advantages≈ $110

Why is FD3 better than IER-M500?

FD3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is IER-M500 better than FD3?

IER-M500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

FiiO FD3FiiO FD3≈ $140
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designSemi-openClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—5 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity111 dB103 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Connectivity
WirelessNoNo
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Design & build
Weight7 g7 g
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