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Apple AirPods Pro 3 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:8 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.2

Overall score

Score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

80%

8.2

Technical score

20%

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User score

★Better than 93% of headphones
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

52%

8.5

Sound

20%

8.8

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

7.2

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

9.0

Calls & Controls

★Better than 93% of headphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £220

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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Apple AirPods Pro 3

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

52%

8.5

Sound

20%

8.8

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

7.2

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

9.0

Calls & Controls

8.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Apple AirPods Pro 3 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

60%

8.2

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

8.5
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
â–² Better than 73% of models
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
14.2 mm
Driver size
14.2 mm
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 14.2 mm, smaller driver size than 83.9% of headphones and equal to 0.5% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
?
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
Noise-canceling microphone
yes
â–² Better than 61% of models
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
3
Number of microphones
3
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 3 microphones, more microphones than 86.8% of headphones and equal to 1.1% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
â–² Better than 51% of models
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5.3
Bluetooth version
5.3
â–² Better than 89% of models
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5.3, newer Bluetooth version than 88.7% of headphones and equal to 6.5% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
?
Audio latency
?
Multipoint support
yes
Multipoint support
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
Ambient sound mode
yes
â–² Better than 75% of models
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
yes
EQ support
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
yes
Companion app
yes
â–² Better than 78% of models
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
no
Adjustable ANC levels
no
★ Better than 93% of models
This pair of headphones offers no adjustable ANC levels, fewer adjustable ANC levels than 7% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
8 hours
Battery life
8 hours
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 8 hours, lower battery life than 93.7% of headphones and equal to 4% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
8 hours
Battery life with ANC
8 hours
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 8 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 97.1% of headphones and equal to 1.7% of headphones.
Charging time
?
Quick charge
yes
Quick charge
yes
â–² Better than 67% of models
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
?
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Brand name
Apple
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
5.55 g
Weight
5.55 g
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 5.55 g, lighter than 98.9% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 97.5% lower weight
    Weight
    5.55 g
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (5.6 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    5.55 g vs 218 g
  • Head tracking support
    Head tracking
    yes
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This pair of headphones supports head tracking, the average pair of headphones does not. 2.9% of headphones support head tracking.
  • Spatial audio support
    Spatial audio
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • EQ customization
    EQ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 17.2% better value for money
    Apple AirPods Pro 3 has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.52 vs 7.3).
    8.52 vs 7.27
  • 97.5% lower weight
    Weight
    5.55 g
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (5.6 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    5.55 g vs 218 g
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IP57
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    This pair of headphones has a better IP rating than the average pair of headphones (IP57 vs none). The average headphones have an IP rating of none.
    IP57 vs none
  • Water resistance
    Water resistance
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Spatial audio support
    Spatial audio
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 7 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    109 dB/mW
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (109 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    109 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    0.1 %
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <0.08 % – >3 %
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Wireless charging support
    Wireless charging
    yes
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This pair of headphones supports wireless charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 3.9% of headphones support wireless charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Has a 3.5mm male connector
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • AAC codec support
    AAC
    yes
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • Fast pairing support
    Fast pairing
    yes
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    This pair of headphones supports fast pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 14% of headphones support fast pairing.
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 2 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    3
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (3 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    3 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    Sidetone
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Quick mic mute
    Mute function
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Head tracking support
    Head tracking
    yes
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This pair of headphones supports head tracking, the average pair of headphones does not. 2.9% of headphones support head tracking.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • EQ customization
    EQ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • Wear detection
    In/on-ear detection
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This pair of headphones supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • Find-my-headphones feature
    Find my headphones
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This pair of headphones supports find-my-headphones features, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.7% of headphones support Find My Headphones.
  • 9 newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This pair of headphones was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2025 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    September 2008
    2025 vs 2016
  • 25.8 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    14.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (14.2 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    14.2 mm vs 40 mm
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Replaceable earpads
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 22 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    8 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (8 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    8 hours vs 30 hours
  • 22 hours shorter ANC battery life
    Battery life with ANC
    8 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (8 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    8 hours vs 30 hours
  • 5.87x less popular
    Apple AirPods Pro 3 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 5.87x less popular
    Apple AirPods Pro 3 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 2.44x more expensive
    Apple AirPods Pro 3 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£220 vs £90).
    £220 vs £90
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Replaceable earpads
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 25.8 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    14.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (14.2 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    14.2 mm vs 40 mm
  • 22 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    8 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (8 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    8 hours vs 30 hours
  • 22 hours shorter ANC battery life
    Battery life with ANC
    8 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (8 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    8 hours vs 30 hours

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What we like about Apple AirPods Pro 3

  • Excellent active noise cancellation and a very natural transparency mode
  • Heart rate sensing adds useful workout tracking inside the Apple ecosystem
  • Up to 8 hours of listening time with ANC enabled is a clear improvement over the previous generation
  • Five ear tip sizes help deliver a more secure and flexible fit
  • IP57 protection makes the earbuds and case more durable against dust, sweat, and water
  • Strong Apple-specific features including fast pairing, Find My, and Live Translation support

What we don't like about Apple AirPods Pro 3

  • Many headline features work best only with recent Apple devices
  • No manual EQ and no hi-res Bluetooth codec support
  • Total battery life with the case is good, but not class-leading for premium earbuds
  • The deeper seal may feel tiring for some users during long listening sessions
  • Android and Windows users get a noticeably reduced feature set
  • Repairability remains very poor

Verdict

Apple AirPods Pro 3 are premium true wireless in-ear earbuds built around Apple's H2 chip, with Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, heart rate sensing for workouts, and Live Translation support when paired with compatible Apple devices. They add a more secure fit with five ear tip sizes, IP57 dust and water resistance, Bluetooth 5.3, and up to 8 hours of listening time with ANC on, plus a MagSafe USB-C charging case. Their main strengths are class-leading noise cancelling, strong call quality, and deep Apple ecosystem integration; the main drawbacks are limited advanced features on Android or Windows, no manual EQ or hi-res Bluetooth codecs, and only moderate total battery life from the case versus some rivals.

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