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General

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Series

AirPods Pro1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

1000X3Press releasegstylemag.com/2019/07/05/sony-wf-1000xm3-truly-wireless-headphonesRead 13 October 2026Expands the 1000X family.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A2083, A2084, A2190, MWP22AM/A2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 5 October 2026AirPods Pro 1 earbuds A2083/A2084. Original 2019 Wireless Charging Case A2190 is identified by original case serial suffixes 0C6L/LKKT in the maker guide. Later 2021 MagSafe case shares A2190 but has suffixes 1059/1NRC. Only original package represented. No individual serial numbers stored.17Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/AirPods+Pro+Teardown/127551Read 5 October 2026Original 2019 teardown identifies A2083/A2084/A2190. Its energy labels alone do not establish mAh. Separate original Omdia component list supplies published mAh capacities. The teardown physically exposes the driver, whose numeric diameter has separate evidence.19Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/616212/apple-airpods-pro-true-wireless-earbuds-whiteRead 7 October 2026Original US Wireless Charging Case package MWP22AM/A. It is not the later MagSafe MLWK3AM/A package. A2083/A2084/A2190 remain hardware identifiers.

WF-1000XM32Maker product pagestore.sony.co.th/blogs/1801756442659_15195742535715/1801756442659_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Page title shows the Thailand store SKU WF-1000XM3S/VW. The base model name is WF-1000XM3, also the SoundGuys model number.

GTIN / EAN

19019924685030Retailer pagezoro.com/apple-apple-mwp22am-a-airpods-pro-with-wireless-charging-case-white-mwp22ama/i/G704164135Read 7 October 2026Product Information explicitly matches MWP22AM/A original Wireless Charging Case package to UPC 190199246850. Store the published UPC-A without inventing other regional GTINs.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

28 October 20193Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026

5 July 20193Press releasegstylemag.com/2019/07/05/sony-wf-1000xm3-truly-wireless-headphonesRead 13 October 2026Reprint of Sony Electronics Inc. release dated July 5, 2019, San Diego.

Status

Discontinued30Retailer pagezoro.com/apple-apple-mwp22am-a-airpods-pro-with-wireless-charging-case-white-mwp22ama/i/G704164135Read 7 October 2026Exact original MWP22AM/A package is explicitly labeled Discontinued. Best Buy separately says this original SKU is no longer available new. Applies to this 2019 standard package. Does not claim a precise Apple production-end date or transfer MagSafe revision availability.

Discontinued8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm3-review-25342Read 13 October 2026Review says the model has ceased production and has been superseded twice.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)18Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026Apple announces the next generation of AirPods Pro. The new AirPods Pro cancel up to twice as much noise over their predecessor. The 2022 model shipped with the Lightning MagSafe case.

Sony WF-1000XM410Reviewtechradar.com/news/sony-wf-1000xm4-take-the-crown-as-the-best-true-wireless-earbuds-of-2021Read 23 October 2026TechRadar's launch report calls the WF-1000XM4 the successor to the WF-1000XM3.11Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-Sony-WF-1000XM4-launches-with-some-exciting-features-and-an-inflated-price-tag.544040.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the WF-1000XM4 the follow-up to the WF-1000XM3.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$2493Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability explicitly gives 249 USD for original package. US amount before local sales tax. No later sale or EUR amount with unproved VAT scope.

$229.993Press releasegstylemag.com/2019/07/05/sony-wf-1000xm3-truly-wireless-headphonesRead 13 October 2026Suggested retail price $229.99 USD. Pre-sale at select retailers. Available for purchase in August.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€2497Press articlegiga.de/artikel/sony-wf-1000xm3-preisverfall-noise-canceling-in-ears-unter-200-euro-2019Read 13 October 2026GIGA: released in summer 2019 with a UVP of 249 euro. nextpit gives the same recommended price of 249 euro. What Hi-Fi and Neowin print 250 euro, which is a rounded form. Taken as including German VAT.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026

US, GB, JP, DE5Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1194178.htmlRead 13 October 2026Sold in Japan.6Reviewwhathifi.com/news/sony-launches-wf-1000xm3-true-wireless-earbuds-with-active-noise-cancellingRead 13 October 2026Sale prices of 220 GBP, 250 EUR and 230 USD from the first weeks of August 2019. The UK price is listed.7Press articlegiga.de/artikel/sony-wf-1000xm3-preisverfall-noise-canceling-in-ears-unter-200-euro-2019Read 13 October 2026German UVP.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White19Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/616212/apple-airpods-pro-true-wireless-earbuds-whiteRead 7 October 2026Exact original MWP22AM/A General Specifications names White. RTINGS original-case review independently names only White.

Black, Platinum Silver3Press releasegstylemag.com/2019/07/05/sony-wf-1000xm3-truly-wireless-headphonesRead 13 October 2026Silver and black (platinum silver and black per Sony Japan).5Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1194178.htmlRead 13 October 2026Black and platinum silver.

Segment

Music3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026

Music4Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/sony-introduces-new-wf-1000xm3-noise-canceling-true-wireless-headphones-featuring-dedicated-processorRead 13 October 2026Premium music earbuds in Sony 1000X family.

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly in-ear design with sealing silicone tips.

In-ear4Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/sony-introduces-new-wf-1000xm3-noise-canceling-true-wireless-headphones-featuring-dedicated-processorRead 13 October 2026Users move freely with the tight fit of in-ears.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly force sensor on the stem.

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Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Either earbud can act alone as microphone. ANC with one AirPod has an Apple accessibility setting, not unrestricted independent source pairing.

Either bud1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Using only one unit of the headset: either unit can be removed from the case and used alone.

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

AApple AirPods Pro 1

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source21Press articlethenextweb.com/news/apple-announces-249-airpods-pro-with-noise-cancelling-available-october-30Read 7 October 2026Transducer technology corroboration for the single driver row. Diameter and physical count have separate sources. No diaphragm material or frequency limits inferred.22Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/AirPods+Pro+Teardown/127551Read 7 October 2026Step 9 physically removes the one loudspeaker driver from the opened original 2019 earbud. It describes a voice coil that moves the speaker cone. Store one dynamic transducer per earbud. Acoustic role is omitted. The source does not supply a measured diameter.23Reviewlaptopmag.com/features/nothing-ear-1-vs-airpods-proRead 7 October 2026August 28, 2021 comparison predates the October 2021 MagSafe package. Specs table names original H1 AirPods Pro with Wireless Charging Case and Driver size 11 mm. Stored as published circular dynamic driver diameter. No diaphragm, impedance or sensitivity inferred.

BSony WF-1000XM3

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	6	1

Source2Maker product pagestore.sony.co.th/blogs/1801756442659_15195742535715/1801756442659_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Sony Thailand store specification: closed, dynamic, driver unit 6 mm, dome type (CCAW voice coil).

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic21Press articlethenextweb.com/news/apple-announces-249-airpods-pro-with-noise-cancelling-available-october-30Read 7 October 2026Contemporaneous October 28, 2019 report explicitly calls the original high-excursion driver dynamic. Original iFixit teardown separately describes its moving voice coil and speaker cone. Apple does not publish driver technology using that enum term.

Dynamic2Maker product pagestore.sony.co.th/blogs/1801756442659_15195742535715/1801756442659_specificationsRead 13 October 2026

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz32Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/apple-airpods-pro-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact original AirPods Pro (2019) review, Key specs section, publishes acoustic frequency response 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. This is the published earbud response range, not a codec bandwidth or a graph-derived cutoff. Codec, sound-pressure tolerance and test conditions are unstated. Stored as a secondary published specification, not a measured laboratory result.

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Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-sg/guide/airpods/dev00eb7e0a3/webRead 5 October 2026Current Spatial Audio eligibility explicitly includes all AirPods Pro. Personalized Spatial Audio creates an ear/head shape profile. This is not a hearing test or adaptive microphone EQ calibration.

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Onboard EQ

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

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EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

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Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Current maker page includes spatial/head tracking. This arrived through later software, not asserted as launch capability. Compatible Apple device and content required.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

Yes4Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/sony-introduces-new-wf-1000xm3-noise-canceling-true-wireless-headphones-featuring-dedicated-processorRead 13 October 2026Dedicated HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1e with dual microphones for active noise cancelling.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026Active Noise Cancellation section explicitly describes outward-facing feedforward and inward-facing feedback microphones. No physical pair count inferred from the word two.

Hybrid3Press releasegstylemag.com/2019/07/05/sony-wf-1000xm3-truly-wireless-headphonesRead 13 October 2026Dual Noise Sensor technology with one feed-forward and one feed-back microphone.

ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

424Reviewengadget.com/2019-11-06-apple-airpods-pro-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original ANC microphones: two per bud, four across pair.25Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 7 October 2026Original maker ANC architecture explicitly uses two microphones, one outward-facing and one inward-facing, adapting individually to each ear. Engadget explicitly establishes two ANC capsules per earbud. Four across the pair excludes the separate call mic and case.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly continuously adapts to individual ear and headphone fit, adjusting cancellation 200 times per second. This is automatic fit/noise adaptation, not Conversation Awareness or selectable strength levels.

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ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Ambient Sound Mode.

Adjustable transparency

Yes12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102663Read 5 October 2026Headphone Accommodations explicitly supports AirPods Pro Transparency customization with Amplification, Tone, Ambient Noise Reduction and Balance sliders. Supported iOS/iPadOS and current firmware required. Not adjustable ANC strength.

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Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

No27Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/104979Read 7 October 2026Current September 14, 2026 maker feature eligibility lists Pro 2, Pro 3, AirPods 4 ANC, AirPods 5 and Max 2. Pro 1 is excluded. This blended Adaptive Audio is distinct from original adaptive ANC, which remains true.

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Conversation detection

No27Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/104979Read 7 October 2026Same exact supported-model list governs Conversation Awareness. Original Pro 1 lacks that speech-triggered media reduction feature. Existing Conversation Boost is a separate manual accessibility enhancement.

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

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Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

The lab response follows the SoundGuys target closely. The review describes consistent bass, midrange and treble reproduction with Adaptive EQ.15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-review-27106Read 5 October 2026Exact model lab curve and text. Target/fixture revision, measurement firmware and codec unspecified. No plotted coordinate or score converted to dB.

Bass and mids receive a slight bump. The highs roughly follow the reviewer's house curve. Bass and mids are slightly exaggerated.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm3-review-25342Read 13 October 2026Sound section describes the bass and mid bump against SoundGuys' house curve.

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Recorded speech demos cover quiet, office and street conditions. The review finds voice pickup suitable for conference calls.15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-review-27106Read 5 October 2026Exact published ideal/office/street demos. Firmware/codec of each recording unknown.

Voices are relayed well enough through both earpieces for general use. Outdoors the other party hears wind, traffic and passersby.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm3-review-25342Read 13 October 2026Microphone section. The demo uses SoundGuys' older, non-standardized method.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

AApple AirPods Pro 1

Connection	Platform	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	iOS	144

Source34Measurementstephencoyle.net/airpods-proRead 7 October 2026Original AirPods Pro result published December 21, 2019. Mean 144 ms is the full input-to-audible-output path, including screen input and host software as well as Bluetooth audio, not Bluetooth transport alone or compensated video lip-sync. Source uses a 2018 iPad Pro running iOS 13, Apple Pencil screen taps, nearby shotgun microphone and audio recorder, 10 Tapt events and 9 keyboard events after discarding the first keyboard event, averaged at 90 bpm. Codec, earbud firmware and loudness are unstated. No dedicated low-latency mode is inferred from Tapt keeping a host audio session open. Matches the same published method retained for AirPods 2.

BSony WF-1000XM3

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

AApple AirPods Pro 1

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	4.33
No	5.1

Source15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-review-27106Read 5 October 2026Exact first-generation standard continuous playback test: ANC on 4 h 20 min, off 5 h 6 min. Original test firmware, codec and sample sourcing not stated. Linked current method describes 75 dB SPL, but no original brightness/volume percentage inferred. The 50% text compares maker claim, not reviewer settings. Case total and newer case paragraphs are not transferred.

BSony WF-1000XM3

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	4.77

Source9Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm3-review-25342Read 13 October 2026SoundGuys objective testing: 4 hours 46 minutes of constant playback with noise canceling on. Volume level matched across products. Codec not stated. Below Sony's 6 hour claim.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

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All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

631Reviewlumafield.com/first-article/posts/virtual-teardown-apple-airpods-pro-2nd-generationRead 7 October 2026Actual Earbuds section and key points explicitly compare the first generation: layout essentially unchanged from first generation, three microphones in same positions. One microphone at stem bottom for calls, one outward at stem top for ANC, one toward ear canal for response. Three physical capsules per earbud means six across the pair. Case, accelerometer and role-count subtraction are excluded. This is an explicit original-generation comparison, not an unsupported transfer from Pro 2.

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Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

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Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

H11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1e3Press releasegstylemag.com/2019/07/05/sony-wf-1000xm3-truly-wireless-headphonesRead 13 October 2026HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1e, also a 24-bit signal processor and DAC with amplifier.4Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/sony-introduces-new-wf-1000xm3-noise-canceling-true-wireless-headphones-featuring-dedicated-processorRead 13 October 2026Dedicated HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1e.

Connections

Bluetooth5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1919_airpods-pro-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

5.02Maker product pagestore.sony.co.th/blogs/1801756442659_15195742535715/1801756442659_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-review-27106Read 5 October 2026Exact Pro 1 connectivity paragraph names both music codecs. H1 processing does not prove lossless or higher accepted input bit depth.

SBC, AAC1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Supported codecs page: SBC and AAC.

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP2Maker product pagestore.sony.co.th/blogs/1801756442659_15195742535715/1801756442659_specificationsRead 13 October 2026A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP. Supported audio formats SBC and AAC.

LE Audio

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

No26Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public Office cons explicitly states No NFC or multi-device pairing. SoundGuys review FAQ separately says no Bluetooth multipoint, distinguishing Apple Account switching from concurrent source links.33Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-review-27106Read 7 October 2026Original-model review FAQ directly says AirPods do not support Bluetooth multipoint, then separately explains automatic switching between Apple hardware on the same iCloud account. Its switching example names AirPods 3, so no third-generation specifications are inherited. Exact original RTINGS Office cons independently states no multi-device pairing. The negative means no simultaneous Bluetooth source links, while Apple account switching remains available.

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm3-review-25342Read 13 October 2026Review: the earbuds can only connect to one device at a time.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

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Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/104988Read 5 October 2026All AirPods Pro explicitly supported. Same Apple Account, two-factor authentication and current compatible operating systems required. Account routing is not proof of generic simultaneous Bluetooth multipoint.

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Fast pairing

Apple one-tap setup5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1919_airpods-pro-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Open original case near unlocked iPhone/iPad and follow Connect prompt. Requires compatible software. No Google Fast Pair inferred.

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026Original Additional Features explicitly shares one iPhone/iPad source to another compatible pair. Compatible host software required.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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10m2Maker product pagestore.sony.co.th/blogs/1801756442659_15195742535715/1801756442659_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Line of sight approx. 30 ft (10 m).

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

None26Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public Wireless Gaming and Wired Gaming text explicitly calls the original reviewed package Bluetooth-only. No proprietary 2.4 GHz audio receiver. Bluetooth USB adapters do not count as that receiver.

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

No26Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Explicit Bluetooth-only audio support excludes simultaneous proprietary 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio. This is based on an exclusive connectivity statement, not merely a missing specification.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

iOS, macOS, Android, Windows8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 5 October 2026

Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Connection pages cover Android smartphones (including NFC) and iPhone.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

AApple AirPods Pro 1

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available
macOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available

Source8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 5 October 2026Maker Mac/Android/non-Apple setup. Android Bluetooth headset supports listening and talking. Exact Pro 1 SoundGuys paragraph separately names Windows PC setup. No console route or Windows microphone boolean inferred.15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-review-27106Read 5 October 2026Exact paragraph explicitly Android or Windows PC, long-press original case button then Bluetooth pairing. Apple integration is unavailable there.

BSony WF-1000XM3

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Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

AApple AirPods Pro 1

Feature	Needs
Spatial Audio and head tracking	Compatible Apple host and supported content/app. It is a later software capability, not a launch claim.
Personalized Spatial Audio	Ear/head profile created with a compatible iPhone camera and software, then synced through the same Apple Account.

Source11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-sg/guide/airpods/dev00eb7e0a3/webRead 5 October 2026Current maker spatial/head-tracking and profile instructions. Requirements differ by host platform. No head tracking on arbitrary Android or Windows sources claimed.

BSony WF-1000XM3

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Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

43mAh29Reviewelectronics360.globalspec.com/article/14978/teardown-apple-airpods-pro-with-charging-caseRead 7 October 2026April 15, 2020 original 2019-package teardown by IHS/Omdia, published by GlobalSpec Electronics360. Major-components list has two individual coin-type Li-ion cells, each 3.7 V, 43 mAh, 0.16 Wh. Store 43 mAh for one bud. Published component capacity, not measured runtime and not a computed Wh conversion.

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User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

AApple AirPods Pro 1

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	4.5
ANC off	No	5
ANC on	Yes	24
Call	No	3.5
Call	Yes	18

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Maker October 2019 preproduction units with iPhone 11 Pro Max, prerelease software, 358 tracks encoded at 256 kbps AAC and 50% volume. AAC here is file encoding, not proved transmitted codec. ANC enabled gives up to 4.5 h. ANC and Transparency both off gives up to 5 h. More than 24 h including case with ANC enabled is stored at its lower bound 24. Test ends at first earbud stopping.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026Performance and Battery Life gives up to 3.5 h talk per charge in the sentence introduced by ANC mode. Over 18 h talk including case is stored as lower bound 18. Case-inclusive ANC state and transmitted codec are unstated. Exact call-test volume/firmware/host conditions are not given.

BSony WF-1000XM3

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	AAC	No	6
Transparency	AAC	No	6
ANC off	AAC	No	8
ANC on	SBC	No	5.5
Transparency	SBC	No	5.5
ANC off	SBC	No	7.5
ANC on	Not available	Yes	24
ANC off	Not available	Yes	32
Call	Not available	No	4.5

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Available operating time. AAC with DSEE HX off: ANC on 6 hours, Ambient Sound Mode 6, off 8. SBC with DSEE HX off: 5.5, 5.5 and 7.5. With DSEE HX auto the figures are 3, 3 and 4 hours (AAC) and 3, 3 and 3.5 hours (SBC) and are not stored. Communication time: ANC on 4, Ambient Sound Mode 4, off 4.5. The call row stores the NC-off figure because the call enum has no ANC state. Totals with case from the Sony launch release and What Hi-Fi.2Maker product pagestore.sony.co.th/blogs/1801756442659_15195742535715/1801756442659_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Continuous music playback max 6 hrs (NC ON) and 8 hrs (NC OFF). Communication max 4 hrs (NC ON) and 4.5 hrs (NC OFF).3Press releasegstylemag.com/2019/07/05/sony-wf-1000xm3-truly-wireless-headphonesRead 13 October 2026Up to 24 hours with noise cancelling on, thanks to the charging case.4Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/sony-introduces-new-wf-1000xm3-noise-canceling-true-wireless-headphones-featuring-dedicated-processorRead 13 October 20266 hours with ANC and a further three charges, up to 24 hours. With noise canceling off 8 hours per charge and up to 32 hours with the case.6Reviewwhathifi.com/news/sony-launches-wf-1000xm3-true-wireless-earbuds-with-active-noise-cancellingRead 13 October 2026What Hi-Fi review: 8 hours with noise cancelling off and a total of 32 hours with the case.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

4.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

32h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

3.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

4.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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90min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Charging: the left and right units are fully charged in about 1.5 hours.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

5min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

10min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Available operating time: about 90 minutes of music playback after 10 minutes charging.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

1h1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Five-minute empty-earbud charge in case gives around one hour earbuds-only playback. Manufacturer October 2019 test, iPhone/playlist/volume as above. No full case recharge time inferred.

1.5h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Same sentence. Earbuds only. Codec and DSEE HX state not stated.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

519mAh29Reviewelectronics360.globalspec.com/article/14978/teardown-apple-airpods-pro-with-charging-caseRead 7 October 2026Same original teardown lists one two-cell Li-polymer pack, 3.81 V, 519 mAh, 1.98 Wh. 519 mAh is the pack total, not each cell or USB output capacity. Later MagSafe MLWK3AM/A catalog data is excluded.

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User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Supplied USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C). The case charges over USB-C.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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210min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Charging: the headset and the charging case take about 3.5 hours together. Sony specification lists case charge time approx. 3.5 hours.2Maker product pagestore.sony.co.th/blogs/1801756442659_15195742535715/1801756442659_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Charging case battery charge time approx. 3.5 hrs.

Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm3-review-25342Read 13 October 2026FAQ: the WF-1000XM3 case does not support wireless charging.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

Qi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

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Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Pressure, Voice commands1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

Touch1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Voice3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026Original release explicitly Hey Siri can increase volume. No physical swipe volume control borrowed from Pro 2.

Touch8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm3-review-25342Read 13 October 2026Editor note: software update 2.1.0 of January 13, 2020 added onboard volume adjustments. What Hi-Fi says the touchpads can control volume after the November 2019 firmware.

Gestures

Single press, Double press, Triple press, Press and hold1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

Left tap: switch noise canceling and Ambient Sound Mode, Left hold: Quick Attention Mode, Right tap: play or pause, Right tap twice: next track or answer or end a call, Right tap 3 times: previous track, Right hold: voice assist1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026About the touch sensor table. Left: tap switches noise canceling and Ambient Sound Mode, hold activates Quick Attention Mode. Right: tap plays or pauses, tap twice skips to the next track or answers or ends a call, tap 3 times goes to the previous track, hold uses the voice assist function.

Remappable controls

Yes6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Current exact Pro 1 control chapter allows press-and-hold for Siri or noise-control switching. No newer swipe/head gesture/mute action inferred.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026The app can change the assignment of the left and right touch sensors.

Voice assistant

Siri1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Manual pages for the Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and the voice assist function (Siri and Google app).

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Maker stop/resume on removal/reinsertion. Apple host integration required. Android review explicitly says auto-pause unavailable there.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Built-in sensors detect removal and attachment. The headset pauses and resumes playback.4Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/sony-introduces-new-wf-1000xm3-noise-canceling-true-wireless-headphones-featuring-dedicated-processorRead 13 October 2026A proximity sensor in each earbud detects whether one or both are worn. Music pauses when taken out and resumes when put back.

Sensors

Dual optical sensors, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Force sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Published sensor types. Dual beamforming plus inward-facing microphone descriptions do not explicitly state the per-earbud physical capsule scope, so no voice/ANC total inferred. Speech-detecting accelerometer does not prove a bone-conduction pickup sensor.

Proximity sensor4Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/sony-introduces-new-wf-1000xm3-noise-canceling-true-wireless-headphones-featuring-dedicated-processorRead 13 October 2026Proximity sensor in each earbud.

Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

Conversation Boost12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102663Read 5 October 2026Conversation Boost focuses on a person speaking in front through customized Transparency. It is not Conversation Awareness auto music pausing, a hearing test or clinical hearing-aid clearance. Newer Pro 2/3 Hearing Assistance is not inherited.

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

S, M, L14Press article9to5mac.com/2022/12/28/change-airpods-pro-ear-tips-fit-testRead 5 October 2026Explicit first-generation small/medium/large, compared with Pro 2 four sizes. Maker original spec says three silicone sizes, and current fit guide confirms medium fitted plus remaining pairs in box. No extra-small tip inherited.

Long hybrid silicone rubber: SS, S, M, L, Triple-comfort: S, M, L1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Package list: long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds SS, S, M, L (2 each) and triple-comfort earbuds S, M, L (2 each). Size M comes attached.

Ear tip materials

Silicone1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

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StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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Ear tip fit test

Yes3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026Original maker Ear Tip Fit Test uses microphones to compare ear sound and driver signal for seal assessment. It is not a hearing-health test.13Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119849Read 5 October 2026Current maker article explicitly AirPods Pro 1 Ear Tip Fit Test, iPhone/iPad iOS/iPadOS 13.2 or later. Acoustic-seal test is distinct from the Pro 3 heart-rate fit.

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Dust and water rating, buds

IPX41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Earbuds only. Footnote 2 explicitly says original case is not sweat or water resistant. No case IP code invented.

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Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

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Sony | Headphones Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sony | Headphones Connect.

App platforms

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Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/106340Read 5 October 2026Current exact Pro 1 firmware entry 6F21. Updates while charging near Wi-Fi-connected iPhone/iPad/Mac. No Android updater or future feature promise.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Cover note asks to update the headset software and the Headphones Connect app.

Finding network

Apple Find My10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-am/guide/airpods/dev8e8b93d71/webRead 5 October 2026Current offline Find My network list explicitly includes AirPods Pro, including first generation. Must enable before loss, compatible Apple account/device and current software required. Guide says up to 24 h after last connection.

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

No10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-am/guide/airpods/dev8e8b93d71/webRead 5 October 2026UWB case precision finding is expressly limited to Pro 2/3. Original A2190 lacks this supported feature.

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Live translation

No28Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/123185Read 7 October 2026Current supported-model list for Live Translation with AirPods includes AirPods 4 ANC, AirPods 5 both models, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2, with compatible Apple Intelligence iPhone, iOS 26 or later, Translate app and current firmware. Original Pro 1 is not eligible for the dedicated feature. Ordinary playback of phone-translated audio is not that feature.

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

5.4g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Published mass of one earbud. Not the pair or combined case mass.

8.5g(0.3 oz)2Maker product pagestore.sony.co.th/blogs/1801756442659_15195742535715/1801756442659_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Approx. 8.5 g x 2.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width21.8Height30.9Depth24mm(0.9 × 1.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Each earbud explicitly labelled width, height and depth.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

45.6g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Published Wireless Charging Case mass, separately listed from the earbuds.

77g(2.7 oz)2Maker product pagestore.sony.co.th/blogs/1801756442659_15195742535715/1801756442659_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Charging case approx. 77 g. SoundGuys weighs 79.3 g. The maker value is stored.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width60.6Height45.2Depth21.7mm(2.4 × 1.8 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Original Wireless Charging Case axis labels. Later case hardware is not inherited.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

BCG-A2083, BCG-A208416Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/ma1920_airpods-pro-rci.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 12-page Regulatory Compliance Information, page 2 US certification table. Case has no explicit FCC identifier stored.

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Other certifications

Class 1 laser (IEC 60825-1:2007/2014)16Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/ma1920_airpods-pro-rci.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 expressly Class 1 laser under IEC 60825-1:2007/2014. Not an audio certification.

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In the box

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In the box

AirPods Pro 1, Wireless Charging Case, Silicone ear tips (three sizes), Lightning to USB-C cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Exact original standard box. All three tip pairs count, including the fitted pair. Cable length not stated. No mains adapter or 2021 MagSafe case included.

Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C) (approx. 20 cm), Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS/S/M/L 2 each), Triple-comfort earbuds (S/M/L 2 each), Charging case1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Package contents list.

Cables included

AApple AirPods Pro 1

Type	Count
Lightning to USB-C cable	1

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

BSony WF-1000XM3

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C	0.2	1

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C) approx. 20 cm.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118611Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

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Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118611Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Exact original 2019 Wireless Charging Case package. Later 2021 MagSafe A2190 revision and every Pro 2/3 generation are excluded. No standalone maker PDF datasheet found.

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Manual

cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1919_airpods-pro-qsg.pdf5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1919_airpods-pro-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 2019 two-page Quick Start Guide linked by maker document identity 300145. Both sides read and tip/setup diagrams visually checked. Charging via Qi or Lightning, pressure controls and non-Apple Bluetooth setup.

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdf1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year19Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/616212/apple-airpods-pro-true-wireless-earbuds-whiteRead 7 October 2026US MWP22AM/A vendor warranty specifies one year limited parts and labor. Corroborated by Apple accessory warranty version effective July 12, 2018 to January 19, 2021. Statutory rights and separately purchased AppleCare are excluded.20Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/accessory-warranty-english.htmlRead 7 October 2026Historical accessory warranty version effective July 12, 2018 to January 19, 2021 explicitly provides one year from original retail purchase. Applied only to the US original MWP22AM/A SKU evidenced by its vendor warranty. No AppleCare or statutory warranty combined.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.