vs
5.6Noise control & calls4.2
7.0Battery8.2
Why is Buds Pro 3 better than AeroFit 2?
- Active noise cancellingYes · AeroFit 2: No
- Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
- Total with charging case43 h vs 42 h+2%
Why is AeroFit 2 better than Buds Pro 3?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Buds Pro 3: Yes
- Charging time3 h vs 1 h3×
- LDACNo · Buds Pro 3: Yes
- Driver size11 mm vs 16.2 mm+47%
- Microphones3 vs 4+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | Open-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Open-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 16.2 mm |
| Number of drivers | — | 1 |
| Lowest frequency | 10 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 18 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Microphones | 3 | 4 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 10 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 6 h | — |
| Total with charging case | 43 h | 42 h |
| Charging time | 3 h | 1 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 4 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | — | 10 g |
| Protection rating | IP55 | IP55 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx5 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Colours | — | Midnight Black, Pearl White, Minty Green, Midnight Blue, Brown |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
