AirPods 3 vs. AirPods Pro: which one to buy?

AirPods 3 vs AirPods Pro: which one to buy?

The all-new third-generation AirPods boast new features and a new design, some of them shared with AirPods Pro, and some are model-specific. We’re going to tell you everything you need to know so you can easily decide on the AirPods that are just right for you.

The first difference between the two models is the price, with the Airpods 3 going on sale for AED 749, while the AirPods Pro cost AED999.

AirPods 3 have a design somewhere between the second-generation AirPods and the AirPods Pro. Like the AirPods Pro, AirPods 3 don’t have any cushion on the earbuds and have an improved design over the second-generation AirPods, which delivers audio directly to your ear.

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The bottom part of the AirPods 3 is shorter and less thick than the AirPods Pro, and they're lighter. The charging case is also smaller and lighter for the AirPods 3 than for the AirPods Pro. Both models are water and sweat-resistant, making them perfect for outdoor sports.

Also read, an in-depth analysis of the Apple AirPods 3, here.

AirPods 3 vs. AirPods Pro: Sound quality and noise cancellation

What's the most significant difference between AirPods Pro and AirPods 3? Perhaps the most critical difference is that AirPods 3 do not have active noise cancellation. This feature is only found on the AirPods Pro, meaning that with just one click, you can shut out outside noise, perfect for when you want to block out the rest of the world and concentrate.

AirPods 3 include a feature previously only found on the AirPods Pro – they have spatial audio with dynamic head tracking. So, what's the advantage? It's as if the sound surrounds you, the same feeling as being in a cinema.

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Another feature shared by the AirPods 3 and AirPods Pro is adaptive equalisation. Your AirPods are smart enough to adjust specific settings so you can hear the song just as the musician meant it to sound. How do they achieve it? The AirPods have an internal microphone that listens to the music and channels the shape of your ear for a spectacular result.

AirPods 3 vs. AirPods Pro: Sensor

Did you know that the new AirPods 3 understand when they are being used? They know when they’re in your ear, thanks to the skin detection sensor, so when you take them off, playback stops even if you put them in your pocket or leave them lying down, unlike the AirPods Pro, for example.

AirPods 3 vs. AirPods Pro: Battery Life

The new AirPods 3 have enviable battery life, outperforming the AirPods Pro. AirPods 3 gives you up to 6 hours of audio playback from a single charge, while the AirPods Pro battery life gives 4.5 hours of audio playback, that's two hours more battery life and half an hour more talking time. The battery in the AirPods 3 charging case has also been improved compared to the AirPods Pro. If it's on 100%, you can charge your AirPods 3 up to 6 times and your AirPods Pro up to 4 times when you put them in the case.

Features	AirPods Pro	AirPods 3
Size of each AirPod	3.09 x 2.18 x 2.4 cm	3.08 x 1.83 x 1.93 cm
Case sizes:	4.54 x 6.06 x 2.17 cm	4.64 x 5.44 x 2.14 cm
Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking	Yes	Yes
Adaptive equalisation	Yes	Yes
Sensor	Two optical sensors and pressure sensor	Skin sensor
Noise cancellation	Yes	No
Battery life	4.5 hours audio playback	6 hours audio playback

As you can see, both are great options if you're thinking of switching wireless headphones. Our advice is to consider when you will use your AirPods, think about noise cancellation and choose the AirPods model. which best suits your taste! If you are looking for any professional advice. Visit us at iSTYLE and we will help you find the best AirPods for you.