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

> Both Sony’s flagship noise-cancelling earbuds and Apple's top-tier wireless buds are no strangers to our best earbuds roundup thanks to their sound quality, ANC, call quality and the continual addition of novel perks…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/sony-wf-1000xm6-vs-airpods-pro-3-can-sonys-newest-earbuds-beat-apples-best-our-full-verdict-is-in?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69a754426e92e4529adc2458)
- **Published:** 2026-03-03
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #airpods #earbuds #iphone #apple #sony #beat #cancelling #full
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