Sony WF-XB700 vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)

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In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-XB700 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-XB700 vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-XB700 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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 White
Protection Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-XB700 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass Adaptive EQ
Features - Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
MICROPHONE Sony WF-XB700 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-XB700 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Controls Volume control, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony WF-XB700 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Cable Type - USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Sony WF-XB700 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, 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-XB700 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Sony WF-XB700 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 18 hours
Continuous playback: 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
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-XB700 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Connector Type Bluetooth -
OTHERS Sony WF-XB700 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Included Accessories Charging case Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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