Sony WF-1000XM6 vs AirPods Pro 3: can Sony's newest earbuds beat Apple's best? Our full verdict is in

Things to note: if the discussion is purely about sound-per-pound audio quality, the newer Sony WF-1000XM6 new flagship earbuds are very tough to beat, and that's not easy since the XM5 were already gifted sonically. They're also cheaper than other audiophile-adjacent wireless options released around the same time, and the fan-favorite features (Quick Attention, for one) remain, which makes them more than worthy of Sony's heritage. But for noise-cancelling efficacy, super clear calls and a truly secure fit, they can be outdone. And that's also true for device agnostic spatial audio support — although Apple's top-tier head-tracked Spatial Audio is anything but device- and product-agnostic. All of that being said though, the sound is good…