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  3. AirPods (3rd Gen) vs AirPods Pro

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) vs Apple AirPods Pro

What AirPods (3rd Gen) does better (2) and where AirPods Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
Apple · 2021AirPods (3rd Gen)
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ $140
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Apple AirPods Pro
Apple · 2021AirPods Pro
4.9Score
0 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
3.6Battery2.6
5.8Build & features4.3

Why is AirPods (3rd Gen) better than AirPods Pro?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 5 h+20%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4.3 g vs 5.4 g+26%

Why is AirPods Pro better than AirPods (3rd Gen)?

AirPods Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)≈ $1404.6
Apple AirPods ProApple AirPods Pro≈ $1304.9
Sound
FitSemi-in-ear (open)In-ear
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h5 h
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g5.4 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes

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