Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Sony WI-1000XM2. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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| Product Generation | 3rd generation | - | |
| Height | 3.079 cm | - | |
| Width | 1.826 cm | - | |
| Depth | 1.921 cm | - | |
| Weight | 4.28 g | 58 g | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (3rd generation) headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g | - | |
| Colour | - | Black | Silver | |
| Protection | IPX4 | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear - neckband | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Balanced armature / dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WI-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | |
| Frequency Response | - | 3 - 40000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | 101 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | - | 22 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | - | 9 mm | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | - |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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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 WI-1000XM2 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m USB charge cable |
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| Cable Length | - | 1 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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| Features | - | Vibrating call alert | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant | |
| Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 13 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000XM2 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 (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 100 hours | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Charging Time | - | 3.5 hour(s) | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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| Connector Type | - | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) |
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| OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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