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Apple AirPods Pro vs Sony WF-1000XM3

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    Apple AirPods Pro Headphones
    Apple AirPods Pro
      Sony WF-1000XM3 Headphones
      Sony WF-1000XM3
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      16
      4.4 out of 5
      9 user ratings
      5 stars
      		55 %
      4 stars
      		44 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
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      Read editorial reviews
      17
      4.3 out of 5
      9 user ratings
      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		66 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
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      User rating
      114
      3.5 out of 5
      114 user ratings
      5 stars
      		31 %
      4 stars
      		21 %
      3 stars
      		15 %
      2 stars
      		24 %
      1 stars
      		6 %
      40
      4.1 out of 5
      40 user ratings
      5 stars
      		37 %
      4 stars
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      3 stars
      		25 %
      2 stars
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      Technical details

      Apple AirPods ProApple AirPods Pro
      Sony WF-1000XM3Sony WF-1000XM3
      StyleIn-EarIn-Ear
      Connectivity technology
      True Wireless Stereo
      		Wireless

      Design

      Apple AirPods ProApple AirPods Pro
      Sony WF-1000XM3Sony WF-1000XM3
      Colour of productWhite
      • Black
      • Silver

      Dimensions

      Apple AirPods ProApple AirPods Pro
      Sony WF-1000XM3Sony WF-1000XM3
      Weight1.99 oz0.6 oz

      Microphone

      Apple AirPods ProApple AirPods Pro
      Sony WF-1000XM3Sony WF-1000XM3
      Microphone typeBuilt-in microphoneBuilt-in microphone

      Connectivity

      Apple AirPods ProApple AirPods Pro
      Sony WF-1000XM3Sony WF-1000XM3
      Bluetooth version5.05.0
      Wireless connectionBluetooth
      Bluetooth / Radio
      Wireless range1010
      USBnono

      Features

      Apple AirPods ProApple AirPods Pro
      Sony WF-1000XM3Sony WF-1000XM3
      Noise-cancelingyesyes
      NFCnoyes

      Power

      Apple AirPods ProApple AirPods Pro
      Sony WF-1000XM3Sony WF-1000XM3
      Battery operatedyesyes
      Battery life4.5 h8.0 h
      Charging caseyesyes

      Pros & Cons

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              Apple AirPods Pro vs Sony WF-1000XM3 - Editorial Reviews (2)

              Apple AirPods Pro vs Sony WF-1000XM3: which true wireless earbuds are best for you?
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              TechRadar
              Published: 21.04.2021
              Apple AirPods Pro vs Sony WF-1000XM3: which true wireless earbuds are best for you?

              The AirPods Pro take on the Sony WF-1000XM3 – but which are the best?

              By Becca Caddy
              15 minute read
              Apple AirPods Pro vs. Sony WF-1000XM3: Which wireless noise-cancelling earbuds are best?
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              Tom's Guide
              Published: 18.01.2020
              Apple AirPods Pro vs. Sony WF-1000XM3: Which wireless noise-cancelling earbuds are best?

              It's the clash of the noise-cancelling titans with our AirPods Pro vs Sony WF-1000XM3 face-off.

              By Alex Bracetti
              17 minute read

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