Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). 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 | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC | 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 | 17 g | 4.28 g | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 g |
Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g | |
| Colour | Black | Silver | White | |
| Protection | - | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | Ear-bud | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | 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), 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) | Adaptive EQ | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Beamforming |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | USB-C to Lightning cable |
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| FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
| Sensors | - | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | |
| Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). |
| 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 |
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 |
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| Standby Time | 15 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | - | |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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