Apple AirPods Pro 3
iPhone users wanting ANC$249List price from Apple, checked Nov 9Score 9.1
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| Type | In-ear |
|---|---|
| Noise cancelling | Yes |
| Battery life | 8 h |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 (LE Audio) |
| Weight | 5.9 g |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Water rating | IPX4 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Source: Sony official specs (opens in a new tab), checked line by line, checked Nov 9, 2026. Battery: max 8 h per charge with noise canceling on (AAC, SBC), 7 h with LC3, 5 h with LDAC; max 12 h with it off (AAC, SBC). IPX4 covers the earbuds; Sony says the charging case is not water resistant. Case weighs approx. 39 g.
Sony · Earbuds
Sony WF-1000XM5
Premium ANC earbuds, any phone.
Offerove spec score 8.8 out of 10Noise cancelling 10.0, multipoint 10.0, battery life per charge 6.7. How it works
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Good for
- Commuters on Android or iPhone
- Hi-res Bluetooth listeners
- Up to 8 h with ANC on
- LDAC and LC3 support
- Connects to 2 devices at once
Not for
- Swimmers or heavy-sweat workouts
- People wanting the lightest buds
- LDAC drops battery to 5 h
- Charging case is not water resistant
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