Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Sony WF-1000XM3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC | |
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| Product Generation | 1st generation | - | |
| Height | 4.05 cm | - | |
| Width | 1.65 cm | - | |
| Depth | 1.8 cm | - | |
| Weight | 4 g | 17 g | Apple AirPods (1st generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (1st generation) headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g | Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 g |
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| Colour | - | Black | Silver | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
| Diaphragm | - | 6 mm | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Noise-cancellation suspend button |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Cable Type | Lightning cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Sensors | Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | - | 8 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 4.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 15 hours | |
| Charging Time | - | 1.5 hour(s) | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | Charging case | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - |
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