Apple AirPods 3rd Generation
Apple
74 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony
98 Overall Score
Scores
Calls
Travel
Commute
Budget
Fitness
Gaming
Music
Specifications
| Apple AirPods 3rd Generation | Sony WF-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Four Sizes |
| Weight | 0.00 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 8.399999618530273 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | SONY WF1000XM6/B Headphones |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | Quick charge | 5 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | Lightning | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | Lightning | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Built-in voice control |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Apple | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods 3rd Generation
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Sony WF-1000XM6
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Apple AirPods 3rd Generation0.463score per dollar
vs
Sony WF-1000XM60.380score per dollar
Apple AirPods 3rd Generation offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.
