Sony WF-SP700N vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)

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In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-SP700N and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WF-SP700N vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-SP700N Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation - 3rd generation
Height - 3.079 cm
Width - 1.826 cm
Depth - 1.921 cm
Weight 15.3 g 4.28 g Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) are lighter than Sony WF-SP700N headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 7.65 g
Charging case: 6.12 cm x 5.87 cm x 3.81 cm / 45.1 g
Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g
Colour Pink | Black | White White
Protection IPX4 Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-SP700N Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-SP700N.
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 -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WF-SP700N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass Adaptive EQ
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Diaphragm 6.1 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
MICROPHONE Sony WF-SP700N Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-SP700N Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Controls - Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony WF-SP700N Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 1 m USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Sony WF-SP700N Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Siri
Sensors - Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-SP700N Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-SP700N.
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
Standby Time 35 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Sony WF-SP700N Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-SP700N Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
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OTHERS Sony WF-SP700N Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Included Accessories 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large), charging case Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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