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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro

What AirPods Pro 3 does better (2) and where Buds 4 Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple · 2025AirPods Pro 3
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ $220
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Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro
Xiaomi · 2022Buds 4 Pro
8.3Score
1 advantage≈ $210
7.3Noise control & calls9.3
6.6Battery6.1

Why is AirPods Pro 3 better than Buds 4 Pro?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 9 h+11%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is Buds 4 Pro better than AirPods Pro 3?

  1. Total with charging case24 h vs 36 h+50%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h9 h
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Total with charging case24 h36 h
Charging time—4 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.6 g—
Protection ratingIP57—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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