Sony WF-1000XM6
In-ear noise-cancelling listening and calls
Sony WF-1000XM6 vs Apple AirPods Pro 3
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Apple AirPods Pro 3
In-ear audio, calls and compatible workout sensing
- Noise cancellation
- ANC, Adaptive Audio, Transparency ↗
- Connection & compatibility
- Bluetooth 5.3; full features require compatible Apple devices ↗
- Battery / power
- Up to 8 h ANC listening; 7.5 h spatial audio + head tracking; 6.5 h with workout heart-rate sensing; 24 h including case (ANC) ↗
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| Prices · all markets | $329.99 USD≈ €293 EURECB 2026-11-04US · Store price · Listed 1 offer records & sources$329.99 USD≈ €293 EURECB 2026-11-04 US · Store price Listed · Recheck neededSony US Standard retail package Official indexed store page lists this amount. Direct store extraction was blocked, so current checkout stock and promotions are unverified.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12 | $249 USD≈ €221 EURECB 2026-11-04US · Store price · Listed 5 offer records & sources$249 USD≈ €221 EURECB 2026-11-04 US · Store price Listed · Recheck neededAirPods Pro 3 - Apple US store AirPods Pro 3 with MagSafe Charging Case US structured offer confirms free standard shipping; stock and exact delivery date remain selection- and location-dependent.Shipping: Official US structured offer states $0 standard shipping; final delivery date depends on availability and checkout. Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-26€249 EUR≈ $281 USDECB 2026-11-04 EU · Store price Listed · Recheck neededApple Ireland Apple AirPods Pro 3 with MagSafe Charging Case Official Ireland store price; delivery is country-specific and regional software features may differ.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12¥42,800 JPY≈ €240 EUR · $270 USDECB 2026-11-04 JP · Store price Listed · Recheck neededApple Japan Apple AirPods Pro 3 with MagSafe Charging Case Official Japan store price; delivery is country-specific and regional software features may differ.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12₹27,900 INR≈ €262 EUR · $295 USDECB 2026-11-04 IN · Store price Listed · Recheck neededApple India White AirPods Pro 3 with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C), MFHP4HN/A Apple India native-currency store listing. Full retail amount, before bank cashback or EMI adjustments. Delivery postcode, selected engraving, stock, final taxes/shipping and checkout total were not verified.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12CN¥1,899 CNY≈ €253 EUR · $285 USDECB 2026-11-04 CN · Store price Stock not verified · Recheck neededApple China AirPods Pro 3, white, with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) / MFHP4CH/A Current official mainland China list price for MFHP4CH/A. Stock, delivery charge and delivery date were not returned by the public product response.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12 |
| Designed for | In-ear noise-cancelling listening and calls ↗ | In-ear audio, calls and compatible workout sensing ↗ |
| Audio | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 ↗ | Not verified |
| Noise cancellation | Adaptive ANC + ambient mode ↗ | ANC, Adaptive Audio, Transparency ↗ |
| Battery / power | Up to 8 h ANC on, 12 h off; 24 h total with case (ANC) ↗ | Up to 8 h ANC listening; 7.5 h spatial audio + head tracking; 6.5 h with workout heart-rate sensing; 24 h including case (ANC) ↗ |
| Battery context | Sony music-playback limits; features and codec affect runtime ↗ | Apple manufacturer test scenarios; case-assisted total is separate from single-charge playback ↗ |
| Connection & compatibility | Bluetooth 5.3; multipoint; Sound Connect app ↗ | Bluetooth 5.3; full features require compatible Apple devices ↗ |
| Audio codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 ↗ | Not verified |
| Water / dust rating | IPX4 earbuds ↗ | IP57 earbuds and charging case ↗ |
| Weight | 6.5 g per earbud with medium tips ↗ | 5.55 g per earbud ↗ |
| Subscription | Not verified | No subscription for Bluetooth audio; Fitness+ and other optional services have separate costs ↗ |
| Form factor | In-ear earbuds ↗ | In-ear earbuds ↗ |
| Charging | USB-C or Qi wireless case ↗ | USB-C, MagSafe, Qi or Apple Watch charger ↗ |
| Sensors | Not applicable to this category | Skin-detect sensor, motion and speech accelerometers, and workout heart-rate sensor ↗ |
| Controls | Not applicable to this category | Stem press for playback/calls and listening modes; swipe for volume; supported Apple devices add Siri interactions ↗ |
| Tracking | Not applicable to this category | Workout heart rate with compatible Apple software; not a general-purpose sleep or GPS tracker ↗ |
| Availability | Official product listing checked. Destination delivery, taxes and checkout stock depend on the regional store. | Official product listing checked. Destination delivery, taxes and checkout stock depend on the regional store. |
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| Editorial pick & release | #1 · Our Top 10 Audio & hearablesReleased: Feb 27, 2026Japan release; other markets can differ | #2 · Our Top 10 Audio & hearablesReleased: Sep 19, 2025Initial sales in stated launch markets |
| Evidence | Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-12 | Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-12 |
Battery claims use different conditions and are not a controlled benchmark. “Not verified” is an evidence gap, not a missing feature. Prices are dated regional snapshots. Deposits, bundles and historical launch prices are labelled. Brightness measurement methods and battery workloads vary by manufacturer.