Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Sony ULT Wear
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple
8.8
Excellent
Sony ULT Wear
Sony
7.5
Solid
What Reviewers Agree On
- ANC is dramatically improved — best-in-class for earbuds, rivals some over-ears
- Hearing health features are genuinely groundbreaking and FDA-approved
- Sound quality improvement is noticeable with richer bass and clearer mids
- Transparency mode remains the best in the industry
- USB-C case with Find My speaker is a welcome upgrade
Deal Breakers
- No lossless Bluetooth audio support (still AAC only)
- $249 price is steep vs excellent $150-200 competitors
Detailed Comparison
Sound Quality
Apple AirPods Pro 3
A genuine step up from AirPods Pro 2, though audiophiles may still prefer dedicated music earbuds.
- Bass is noticeably richer and mids have more detail — Apple has finally made earbuds that sound genuinely good, not just convenient.
- The lack of lossless codec support remains frustrating — you're not hearing the full potential of Apple Music Lossless through these.
Sony ULT Wear
Bass-forward fun with a dedicated bass boost button.
- ULT button adds deep, punchy bass without completely drowning out the mids
- With ULT off, sound is balanced and surprisingly refined for the price
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