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Apple EarPods vs Sony WH-1000XM3

    Apple EarPods Headphones
    Apple EarPods
      Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones
      Sony WH-1000XM3
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      24
      3.6 out of 5
      15 user ratings
      5 stars
      		6 %
      4 stars
      		66 %
      3 stars
      		20 %
      2 stars
      		6 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      Read editorial reviews
      50
      4.6 out of 5
      23 user ratings
      5 stars
      		78 %
      4 stars
      		21 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      Read editorial reviews
      User rating
      173
      3.8 out of 5
      173 user ratings
      5 stars
      		38 %
      4 stars
      		20 %
      3 stars
      		24 %
      2 stars
      		13 %
      1 stars
      		2 %
      111
      3.4 out of 5
      111 user ratings
      5 stars
      		29 %
      4 stars
      		21 %
      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
      		22 %
      1 stars
      		7 %

      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Apple EarPodsApple EarPods
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      StyleIn-EarOver-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWiredWireless
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes

      Design

      Apple EarPodsApple EarPods
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Colour of productWhite
      • Black
      • Silver
      Acoustic designOpenClosed
      Noise isolatingyesyes

      Dimensions

      Apple EarPodsApple EarPods
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Weight0.36 oz8.96 oz

      Sound

      Apple EarPodsApple EarPods
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Impedance23.0 Ω16.0 Ω
      Frequency range5 - 210004 - 40000

      Connectivity

      Apple EarPodsApple EarPods
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Inputs supported3.5mm3.5mm
      Cable length1.3951.2
      USBnono

      Features

      Apple EarPodsApple EarPods
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Carrying caseyesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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