Sony MDR-3R vs Edifier Hecate GT3
Sony MDR-3R vs Edifier Hecate GT3 — full specifications compared side by side. Both launched in 2026. Edifier Hecate GT3 is the lighter accessory — 5 g against 38 g.
Sony MDR-3R: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.
Edifier Hecate GT3: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.
Which is better?
- Edifier Hecate GT3 is the lighter accessory — 5 g against 38 g.
Category scores
| Category | Sony MDR-3R | Edifier Hecate GT3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Build | 4.2 | — |
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Reasons to consider
Edifier Hecate GT3
- Lighter body (5 g vs 38 g)
Full specifications side by side
| Specification | Sony MDR-3R | Edifier Hecate GT3 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Available | Available |
| Release date | 5 Nov 2026 | Nov 2026 |
| Body & build | ||
| Weight | 38 g | 5 g |
| Materials | Plastic | — |
| Colours | Silver with blue and orange ear pads | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C (USB Audio Class 1.0); built-in microphone and in-line remote | — |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6.1 |
| Additional specifications | ||
| Sound · Features | 23mm dynamic driver units re-engineered from the original MDR-3 blueprints (neodymium magnets); tuning close to the original signature with subtle modern refinements (Sony) | 11mm titanium-plated dynamic driver with three-layer composite diaphragm (TPU / PEN / vacuum-coated titanium); Focus+ in-game sound enhancement; Music and Gaming modes; LLAT low-latency technology |
| Misc · Price | $59.99 (US) | CNY 265 (China) |