Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 Pro (2nd generation) |
|---|
| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Generation | - | 2nd generation | |
| Height | - | 3.09 cm | |
| Width | - | 2.18 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.4 cm | |
| Weight | 17 g | 5.3 g | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 g |
Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 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 Pro (2nd generation) |
|---|
| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| 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 | Yes | Both headphones 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 H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
|---|
| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Beamforming |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
|---|
| Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency |
|---|
| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
|---|
| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | USB-C to Lightning cable |
|---|
| FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
|---|
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
| Sensors | - | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control | |
| Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
|---|
| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
|
| Standby Time | 15 hours | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | - | |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
|---|
| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
- |
|---|
| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
|---|
| Included Accessories | Charging case | 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
cs
sk
de
it
es
fr
hu
pt
ru
pl
br
ro
