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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Sony WF-1000XM5

What AirPods Pro 3 does better (2) and where WF-1000XM5 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple · 2025AirPods Pro 3
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ $220
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Sony WF-1000XM5
Sony · 2023WF-1000XM5
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $180
7.2Noise control & calls8.7
6.7Battery7.4
9.5Build & features3.8

Why is AirPods Pro 3 better than WF-1000XM5?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  2. Earbud weight (each)5.6 g vs 5.9 g+6%

Why is WF-1000XM5 better than AirPods Pro 3?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 12 h+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-1000XM5Sony WF-1000XM5≈ $1807.2
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—8.4 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—6
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h12 h
Battery life with ANC8 h8 h
Total with charging case24 h24 h
Charging time—1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiriAlexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.6 g5.9 g
Protection ratingIP57IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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