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7.2Noise control & calls9.0
6.7Battery4.0
9.5Build & features3.5
Why is AirPods Pro 3 better than QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds?
- Battery life10 h vs 6 h+67%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
- Earbud weight (each)5.6 g vs 6.2 g+12%
Why is QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds better than AirPods Pro 3?
QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | Yes |
| Head tracking | Yes | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | — | 8 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 6 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 8 h | — |
| Total with charging case | 24 h | 24 h |
| Charging time | — | 1 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 5 min → 1 h | 20 min → 2 h |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | aptX Adaptive, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | Yes |
| aptX | — | Yes |
| LDAC | — | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | Siri | — |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.6 g | 6.2 g |
| Protection rating | IP57 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
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