Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Shokz OpenFit Pro

What AirPods Pro 3 does better (2) and where OpenFit Pro wins (4) — every spec side by side.

9.0Score

2 advantages≈ $220

Higher score

Shokz · 2025OpenFit Pro

8.2Score

4 advantages≈ $250

7.2Noise control & calls6.0

6.7Battery8.8

9.5Build & features6.8

Why is AirPods Pro 3 better than OpenFit Pro?

Specifications

Only differences	Apple AirPods Pro 3≈ $2209.0	Shokz OpenFit Pro≈ $2508.2
Sound
Fit	In-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	—	Open-back
Lowest frequency	—	50 Hz
Highest frequency	—	40,000 Hz
Sensitivity	—	96 dB
Spatial / 3D audio	Yes	Yes
Head tracking	Yes	Yes
Dolby Atmos	—	Yes
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	—
Microphones	—	3
Battery & charging
Battery life	10 h	12 h
Battery life with ANC	8 h	24 h
Total with charging case	24 h	50 h
Battery capacity	—	90 mAh
Charging time	—	3 h
Quick charge (claimed)	5 min → 1 h	10 min → 4 h
Fast charging support	Yes	Yes
Wireless charging (case)	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	6.1
Bluetooth codecs	—	AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	—	No
aptX	—	No
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	12.3 g
Protection rating	IP57	IP55
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx7	IPx5
Dust protection (IP)	5	5
Colours	—	OpenFit Pro Black, OpenFit Pro White
Features
Touch controls	Yes	—
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes