Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen
Score: 64/100
Apple AirPods Pro 3 Wireless Earbuds, Active Noise
Score: 85/100$199.99
Rankings
AirPods Pro 3 deliver industry-leading ANC, a rich feature set including health sensors and live translation, and a comfortable lightweight design, making them a premium choice for Apple users seeking top-tier performance.
AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) offer top-tier ANC, personalized spatial audio and deep Apple ecosystem integration, delivering a premium experience for iPhone users. Battery life is modest at 6 h with ANC, and the case lacks wireless-charging indicators.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 hours | 8 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.28 gbest | 9.07 g |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 4.28 g | 9.07 g |
Ear Tip Sizes | XS, S, M, L | 5 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 6 hours | 8 hours |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) for their rich, balanced sound and industry-leading ANC, highlighting the Conversation Aware feature and case's built-in speaker, while noting the absence of hi-res codec support and a fixed EQ as drawbacks.
Everyday users rave about the superior noise cancellation, immersive spatial audio and convenience of stem-swipe volume control, but note the lack of EQ customization, case scratches and limited Android features.
“Best noise cancellation I've ever used on a commute.”
“Love being able to swipe the stem to change volume-so convenient.”
AirPods Pro 3 offers twice the noise removal and added health features, but at a higher cost.
Professional reviewers highlight the breakthrough audio performance, best-in-class ANC, and health-focused features, while noting the premium price.
