EarFun Air Pro 3
Sony WF-1000XM6
What Buyers Say
EarFun Air Pro 3
The Earfun AirPro 3 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, impressive active noise cancellation, and remarkable battery life, especially given their budget-friendly price point. Users praise the customizable EQ via the app, comfortable fit, and reliable multipoint connection. A few minor criticisms include a noticeable change in sound signature between ANC modes and some wind noise due to the earbud design, but overall, these are considered a fantastic value.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with deep bass
- Impressive active noise cancellation
- Remarkable battery life
- Customizable EQ via app
- Comfortable and secure fit
Cons
- Sound signature changes between ANC modes
- Wind noise due to earbud design
- Cannot disable voice prompts when changing modes
- Out-of-box sound profile too bass-forward for some
Sony WF-1000XM6
The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds are widely praised for their excellent noise cancellation, improved comfort, and clear sound quality. Users appreciate the textured surface that prevents slipping, the secure fit, and the long battery life. Call quality and microphone performance are also highlighted as strong points. Overall, these earbuds are seen as a worthy upgrade from previous models, especially for those seeking a high-end listening experience.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Improved comfort and fit
- Clear and balanced sound quality
- Textured surface prevents slipping
- Long battery life
Cons
- No negative points mentioned in reviews
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro 3 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | soft silicone ear tips | Four Sizes |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 8.399999618530273 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | SONY WF1000XM6/B Headphones |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16670000553131104 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | 5 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 45 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Built-in voice control |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | EarFun Audio App | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
EarFun Air Pro 3
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Sony WF-1000XM6
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 38 specs.
