Sony WF-1000XM6 vs. Apple AirPods Pro 3: I tested both earbuds, and this pair wins

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The Sony WF-1000XM6 and Apple AirPods Pro 3 are two of the best wireless earbuds on the market right now, and picking between them is trickier than you'd think. Sony's latest pair comes with a fresh design, new drivers, and the same chip that powers the stellar noise cancellation in the WH-1000XM6 over-ears.

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Apple's AirPods Pro 3, on the other hand, have taken what was already a really solid product and pushed it further with better ANC, a comfortable stem design, and the kind of deep ecosystem integration that Apple does better than anyone.

These are both premium earbuds with premium price tags, and both do a whole lot right. But they also offer different strengths. The Sony WF-1000XM6 ...