AirPods Pro vs WF-1000XM3
AirPods Pro
2019 · $199 today
8364
WF-1000XM3
2019 · $178 today
8967
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why AirPods Pro is better
- Weight (each): 5.4 g vs 8.5 g(57% less)
Why WF-1000XM3 is better
- Earbud Playtime (ANC on): 6 hrs vs 4.5 hrs(33% more)
- Total With Case: 32 hrs vs 24 hrs(33% more)
Verdict
WF-1000XM3 leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | AirPods Pro | WF-1000XM3 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Custom high-excursion dynamic | — |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes (QN1e processor) |
| Driver Size | — | 6 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Earbud Playtime (ANC on) | 4.5 hrs | 6 hrs● |
| Total With Case | 24 hrs | 32 hrs● |
| Fit & Build | ||
| Weight (each) | 5.4 g● | 8.5 g |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | None |
| Features & Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 (H1 chip) | 5.0 |
| Transparency Mode | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charging Case | Included | — |
| Ambient Sound Control | — | Yes, adjustable |
| Codec Support | — | SBC, AAC, LDAC |