Codec comparison of Apple AirPods and Sony WH-1000XM3

The Apple AirPods supports 2 codecs (AAC, SBC). The Sony WH-1000XM3 supports 5 codecs (aptX HD, LDAC, AAC, aptX, SBC).

Codec Apple AirPods
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Sony WH-1000XM3
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aptX LL No No
aptX HD No Yes
LDAC No Yes
AAC Yes Yes
UHQ No No
aptX No Yes
SBC Yes Yes
Bluetooth Version 4.0 4.2


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