AirPods Pro 2
True-wireless · 2022
Sony WF-1000XM3
True-wireless · 2019
AirPods Pro 2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, AirPods Pro 2 lands at 92 and Sony WF-1000XM3 at 82. That puts AirPods Pro 2 ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick AirPods Pro 2 if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
Pick Sony WF-1000XM3 if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound
AirPods Pro 2Compared on the sound sub-score
AirPods Pro 2 leads on sound (91 vs 81).
Comfort
AirPods Pro 2Compared on the comfort sub-score
AirPods Pro 2 leads on comfort (90 vs 80).
Noise cancelling
AirPods Pro 2Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score
AirPods Pro 2 leads on anc (89 vs 79).
Value for money
AirPods Pro 2Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
AirPods Pro 2 more score per dollar ($249 vs $249).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | AirPods Pro 2 | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True-wireless | True-wireless |
| Release year | 2022 | 2019 |
AirPods Pro 2
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
Sony WF-1000XM3
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
FAQ: AirPods Pro 2 vs Sony WF-1000XM3
Which is better, AirPods Pro 2 or Sony WF-1000XM3? +
AirPods Pro 2 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is AirPods Pro 2 worth the price? +
At $249, AirPods Pro 2 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Is Sony WF-1000XM3 worth the price? +
At $249, Sony WF-1000XM3 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in sound.
Does AirPods Pro 2 or Sony WF-1000XM3 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for sound, AirPods Pro 2 or Sony WF-1000XM3? +
AirPods Pro 2 — leads on sound (91 vs 81). Compared on the sound sub-score.
Which is better for comfort, AirPods Pro 2 or Sony WF-1000XM3? +
AirPods Pro 2 — leads on comfort (90 vs 80). Compared on the comfort sub-score.