Sony WI-C310 vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WI-C310 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WI-C310 vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-C310 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Product Type 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 19 g 4.28 g Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) are lighter than Sony WI-C310 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g
Colour Black | Blue | Gold | White White
Protection - Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-C310 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 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 -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Adaptive EQ
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Diaphragm 9 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sony WI-C310 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-C310 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Controls - Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony WI-C310 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Sony WI-C310 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors - Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-C310 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Sony WI-C310 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
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-C310 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) -
OTHERS Sony WI-C310 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Included Accessories 3 pairs of earbuds Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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