In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Sony WF-XB700. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WF-XB700 |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Product Generation | 3rd generation | - | |
Height | 3.079 cm | - | |
Width | 1.826 cm | - | |
Depth | 1.921 cm | - | |
Weight | 4.28 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g | - | |
Colour | - | Black | Blue | |
Protection | IPX4 | Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WF-XB700 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | Extra Bass | |
Features | Apple H1 chip | - |
MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WF-XB700 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
Microphones Included | 2 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WF-XB700 |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Volume control, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WF-XB700 |
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Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | - |
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FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WF-XB700 |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant | |
Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WF-XB700 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 9 hour(s) | Sony WF-XB700 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods (3rd generation). |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours |
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 18 hours Continuous playback: up to 9 hours |
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Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WF-XB700 |
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Connector Type | - | Bluetooth |
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OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WF-XB700 |
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Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | Charging case | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |