Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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 with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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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 | Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g Earphone: 5.9 g |
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| Colour | White | Black | Silver | |
| Protection | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | Water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Bone Conduction Technology | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WF-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Multi Noise Sensor technology | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 40000 Hz | |
| Diaphragm | - | 8.4 mm | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Controls | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant | - |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
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| Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | Head tracking sensor, bone sensor | |
| Additional Functions | Wireless audio sharing | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 12 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 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 (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case | Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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