Bluetooth: 5.3 (AAC, SBC)
Battery life: 8hrs (earbuds); 24hrs (with charging case)
Finishes: x 1 (white)
Weight: 5.55g per earbud
The AirPods Pro 3 are new and shiny, with improvements in sound and noise cancellation over their predecessors and a raft of new health and hearing features. Apple fans will love them. But the total battery life has taken a hit, while Sony's ageing stars can be found for cheaper.
Bluetooth: 5.3 (SBC, AAC, LDAC)
Battery life: 8hrs (earbuds); 24hrs (with charging case)
Finishes: x2 (black, silver)
Weight: 5.9g per earbud
The XM5 might be old, but they're still compelling wireless earbuds. The new AirPods have fresher features and their noise cancellation is stronger, but for pure sound quality, the Sonys win out. And at this price, with more discounts likely, they are the better sound-per-pound investment.
