Apple AirPods Pro vs Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Headphones
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General
| Brand | Apple | Sony |
| Model | AirPods Pro 3rd Gen | WH-1000XM6 |
| Design | TWS Earbuds | Headphone |
| Type | In the Ear | Over the Ear |
| Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless, Wired |
Design and Body
| Dimensions | 62.2 x 47.2 x 21.8 mm | |
| Weight | 43.99 g (With Case), 5.55 g Per Earbud | 254 g |
| Cord Length | 1.2 m | |
| Foldable | Yes |
Features
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.3 | Yes, 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 m | |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes, Dual beamforming mic | Yes, 12 mics |
| Voice Assistant | Yes | Yes, Google/Siri |
| Water Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Monaural | Yes | |
| Controls | Press Once to Play or Pause Media Press Once to Answer a Call mute, or Unmute Press Once for Camera Remote Press twice to end a Call Press Twice to Skip Forward Press Three Times to Skip Back Press and Hold to Switch Between Listening Modes | Intuitive Control |
| Music Controls | Press Once to Play or Pause Media, Press Twice to Skip Forward, Press Three Times to Skip Back | |
| Switch between Call and Music | Yes | Yes |
| Additional Features | IP57 Rated (Dust, sweat and water resistant), Custom high-excursion Apple driver, Custom high dynamic range amplifier, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, Personalized Volume, Loud Sound Reduction, Adaptive EQ, Studio-quality audio recording, Vent system for pressure equalization, Live Translation | Multipoint Connectivity, Sony Sound Connect app Controlled, Adjustable Headband With Padded Ear Cushions, Adaptive NC Optimizer, 360 Reality Audio, Magnetic Case, Hi-Res Audio, LDAC, Game EQ Setting, Auto Ambient Sound Mode |
Sound Features
| Deep Bass | Yes | Yes |
| Impedance | 48 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on); 16 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off) | |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on); 102 dB/mW (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off) | |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz (Min) - 20 kHz (Max) | 4 Hz (Min) - 40 kHz (Max) |
| Driver Unit | 30 mm | |
| Noise Reduction | Loud Sound Reduction | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes, Adaptive NC Optimizer |
| Other Features | Personalized Spatial Audio with Dynamic Head Tracking | High-Resolution Audio, Audio Format (SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3), 360 Reality Audio |
Extra
| Sales Package | AirPods Pro 3, MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C) with speaker and lanyard loop, Silicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L), Documentation, USB‑C Charge Cable is sold separately | 1 U Headphones, Charging Cable, AUX Cable, User Manual |
| Inline Remote | Yes | |
| Magnet Type | Neodymium | |
| Other Controls | Touch Control, Skin-detect sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Heart rate sensor for workouts, | |
| Other | Earbud Dimension (30.9 (H) x 19.2 (W) x 27 (D) mm) |
Power Features
| Battery | 5 min Charge= 1 hour of Listening | 3 min= 3 hour |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Battery Life | 24 hours with Case (ANC On) 8 hours (Earbuds with ANC On) | 40 hours (ANC Off) 30 hours (ANC On) |
Warranty
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer | Manufacturer |
| Covered in Warranty | Manufacturing Defect | Manufacturing Defect |
| Not Covered in Warranty | Physical Damage | Physical Damage |
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