Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Sony WF-1000XM3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC | |
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| Product Generation | 3rd generation | - | |
| Height | 3.079 cm | - | |
| Width | 1.826 cm | - | |
| Depth | 1.921 cm | - | |
| Weight | 4.28 g | 17 g | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (3rd generation) headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g | Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 g |
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| Colour | - | Black | Silver | |
| Protection | IPX4 | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| 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 | Adaptive EQ | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
| Diaphragm | - | 6 mm | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | - |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Noise-cancellation suspend button |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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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 (3rd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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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 | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 8 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods (3rd generation). |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 6 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 (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours |
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 |
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| Standby Time | - | 15 hours | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Charging Time | - | 1.5 hour(s) | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | Charging case | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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