Apple Airpods 3rd Gen vs Sony Pulse 3D

Headset Comparison: Apple Airpods 3rd Gen vs. Sony Pulse 3D

When it comes to choosing the right headset, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your options is key. Today, we compare two popular models: Apple Airpods 3rd Gen and Sony Pulse 3D, to help you determine which headset aligns best with your audio needs. Both models provide long-term comfort. Constructed from White plastic, the Airpods Pro 3rd Gen is designed to be durable while still providing comfort. The Pulse 3D consists of materials like Plastic, synthetic leather ear cushions. You can find the detailed comparison below.

Technichal specifications
Apple Airpods 3rd Gen
Sony Pulse 3D
Type
In-ear
Over-ear
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless (USB dongle), Wired (3.5mm jack)
Battery life
6 hours on a single charge with the charging case - more than 30 hours
12 hours
Charge time
1 hour
3.3 hours
Charging method
Lightning connector/ Qi-compatible chargers
USB-C
Wireless range
Up to 10 meters
Up to 10 meters
Latency
Low
Low
Batteries
Rechargeable lithium-ion
Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
Driver info
Custom Apple driver for high dynamic range and deep bass
40mm dynamic drivers
Physical specifications
Apple Airpods 3rd Gen
Sony Pulse 3D
Weight
each: 4.28 grams
295 grams
Dimensions
19.21x30.79x18.26 mm
228 x 228 x 133 mm
Materials
White plastic
Plastic, synthetic leather ear cushions
Color options
White
White, Midnight Black
Mute button
No
Yes
Touch controls
Yes
No
Accessories
MagSafe Charging Case, Lightning to USB-C Cable
USB-C charging cable, 3.5mm audio cable, USB wireless adapter
Cable length
N/A
1.2m
Water/sweat resistence
IPX4
N/A
Microphone
Apple Airpods 3rd Gen
Sony Pulse 3D
Type
N/A
Built-in
Directionality
Beamforming
Omnidirectional
Frequency response
N/A
N/A
Sensitivity
N/A
N/A
AI features
N/A
Noise reduction, removes consistently produced, unwanted noises like fans, road noise, and other consistent sounds.
Speaker
Apple Airpods 3rd Gen
Sony Pulse 3D
Frequency range
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Mono/stereo audio
Stereo
Stereo
Transparency mode
Yes
No
AI features
Virtual Surround Sound: Supports spatial audio with dynamic head tracking for immersive sound experiences. Spatial Audio Capabilities: Yes, creating a theater-like experience for music and movies.
Virtual surround sound: Yes (Tempest 3D AudioTech) Spatial audio capabilities: Yes (Tempest 3D AudioTech)
Popularity and rating
Apple Airpods 3rd Gen
Sony Pulse 3D
Brand popularity
High
Very High
Model popularity
Very High
High
Comfort rating
High
Good
Sound quality rating
High
Good
Durability rating
Medium to High
Good
Comfort for long wear
High
Medium

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