Earbuds · Wireless ANC · Head-to-Head
Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5
Apple AirPods Pro 3
$249 · Released Sep 2025
91/100
vs
Sony WF-1000XM5
$299 · Released Aug 2023
87/100
Head-to-Head Matrix
Each row reflects consensus across the same reviewer panel, scored on the same 0–100 scale.
| Dimension | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noise Cancelling | 94 | 92 | AirPods · +2 |
| Sound Quality | 91 | 93 | Sony · +2 |
| Comfort | 87 | 89 | Sony · +2 |
| Battery Life | 90 | 88 | AirPods · +2 |
| Health features | 95 | 82 | AirPods · +13 |
| Features & App | 92 | 88 | AirPods · +4 |
| Value | 88 | 86 | AirPods · +2 |
Pick Apple AirPods Pro 3 if
you’re deep in the Apple ecosystem, want heart-rate sensing during workouts, and rely on tight AirPods integration.
Pick Sony WF-1000XM5 if
you prioritize sound quality and ANC ahead of ecosystem perks, or you carry an Android phone.
