Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Soundcore Sleep A30

What AirPods Pro 3 does better (3) and where Sleep A30 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

9.0Score

3 advantages≈ $220

Higher score

Soundcore · 2025Sleep A30

8.1Score

2 advantages≈ $180

7.2Noise control & calls9.3

6.7Battery7.1

9.5Build & features6.7

Why is AirPods Pro 3 better than Sleep A30?

Specifications

Only differences	Apple AirPods Pro 3≈ $2209.0	Soundcore Sleep A30≈ $1808.1
Sound
Fit	In-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	—	Closed-back
Driver type	—	Dynamic
Driver size	—	4.6 mm
Lowest frequency	—	20 Hz
Highest frequency	—	20,000 Hz
Impedance	—	14 Ω
Spatial / 3D audio	Yes	—
Head tracking	Yes	—
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	—
Battery & charging
Battery life	10 h	9 h
Battery life with ANC	8 h	6 h
Total with charging case	24 h	45 h
Charging time	—	1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)	5 min → 1 h	—
Fast charging support	Yes	—
Wireless charging (case)	Yes	—
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.4
Bluetooth codecs	—	AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	—	No
aptX	—	No
LDAC	—	No
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant	Siri	—
Companion app	—	Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	5.6 g	3 g
Protection rating	IP57	IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx7	IPx4
Dust protection (IP)	5	—
Colours	—	Mist Lilac Special, Lunar White Special, Moonlit White, Mist Green
Features
Touch controls	Yes	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes