Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple
95 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Ear (3)
Nothing
89 Overall Score
Scores
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Gaming
Music
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Nothing Ear (3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.01 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 140 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 108 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Simulated Surround, Stereo |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive Audio | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time | 5 |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | 19 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Nothing Ear (3)
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Apple AirPods Pro 30.477score per dollar
vs
Nothing Ear (3)0.896score per dollar
Nothing Ear (3) offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Pro 3
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 1 of 38 specs.
