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Apple AirPods 3 vs Apple AirPods Pro

What AirPods 3 does better (1) and where AirPods Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods 3
Apple · 2021AirPods 3
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $120
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Apple AirPods Pro
Apple · 2021AirPods Pro
4.9Score
0 advantages≈ $130
4.9Noise control & calls7.2
3.5Battery2.6
4.9Build & features4.3

Why is AirPods 3 better than AirPods Pro?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 5 h+20%

Why is AirPods Pro better than AirPods 3?

AirPods Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Apple AirPods 3Apple AirPods 3≈ $1205.0
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h5 h
Battery life with ANC5 h—
Total with charging case30 h—
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.4 g5.4 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Wear detection (auto pause)Yes—
Hands-free calls—Yes
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