Tie wins — The two AirPods Pro 3 units are identical in every spec and feature per Apple data
Scores: Apple AirPods Pro 3 8.5/10 · Apple AirPods Pro 3 8.5/10
The two AirPods Pro 3 units are identical in every spec and feature per Apple data. Both offer up to 2x ANC improvement, 8-hour battery with ANC, and H2 chip as released in 2025-09 at $249 MSRP. This matchup is a tie with no differentiation in performance or design.
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| chip | H2 | H2 |
| noise_cancellation | Up to 2x more ANC than AirPods Pro 2 | Up to 2x more ANC than AirPods Pro 2 |
| battery_life | Up to 8 hours listening with ANC | Up to 8 hours listening with ANC |
| features | Heart rate sensing, Live Translation, redesigned secure fit | Heart rate sensing, Live Translation, redesigned secure fit |
Our pick: Apple AirPods Pro 3. It edges out the alternative on up to 2x more active noise cancellation than previous generation. That said, Apple AirPods Pro 3 still wins on up to 2x more active noise cancellation than previous generation — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.