Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple
95 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-CH520
Sony
42 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Commute
Fitness
Travel
Calls
Gaming
Music
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Sony WH-CH520 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | — |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | headband |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | 140 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive Audio | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time | 5 minutes charging provides up to 4 hours of playback. |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Android & iOS | Sony | Headphones Connect App |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | — |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Sony WH-CH520
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average sound (31st percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Pro 3
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 32 specs.