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Aipower Wearbuds vs Apple AirPods Pro 3: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Apple AirPods Pro 3 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Apple AirPods Pro 3 - Outstanding overall at around $179.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Apple AirPods Pro 3 leads on 5 of 7 measures.

  • Aipower Wearbuds
  • Apple AirPods Pro 3
HearWiki score
40
86
Sound
6.9
8.6
Noise cancelling
-
9.3
Battery
2.3
7.3
Calls
7.5
7.4
Value
-
8.3
Price (USD)
$100
$180

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Mixed generations

Apple AirPods Pro 3 (2025) against Aipower Wearbuds (2019). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Aipower Wearbuds brings Top codec aptX against AAC, while the Apple AirPods Pro 3 answers with Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0 and ANC type Adaptive against None. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, Wear detection and Transparency mode.

  • Wearbuds2019
  • AirPods Pro 320256 yr newer
What differsWearbudsAirPods Pro 3

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
5.3
Top codec
aptX
AAC
ANC type
None
Adaptive

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX6
IP57

Level on: Companion app.

Specifications

WearbudsAirPods Pro 3
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$100
$180
HearWiki score
40
86
Released
2019
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
6 mm dynamic
10.7 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
6 mm
10.7 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
88 dB/mW
110 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
5.5 h
8 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
8 h
Battery incl. case
12 h
-
Full charge time
90 min
-
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
adaptive
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
No
-
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Siri
Weight
-
5.5 g
Case weight
-
44 g
Water resistance
IPX6
IP57
USB-C
-
Yes
Microphones
-
3
Microphone type
-
beamforming

What reviewers said

Aipower Wearbuds

The Aipower Wearbuds combine true wireless earbuds with a wristband-style charging case, offering solid audio quality and comfortable fit. While the sound performance and aptX support are highlights, the hybrid design feels clunky and underdeveloped, making it more of a novelty than a polished everyday product.

  • Pro:Strong sound quality for true wireless earbuds
  • Pro:Comfortable fit with easy touch volume controls
  • Pro:Unique wristband charging case concept
  • Con:Charging case/wristband is awkward to use
  • Con:Hybrid design feels unfinished and cumbersome
  • Con:Short total battery life of 12 hours with case

Apple AirPods Pro 3

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are premium true wireless earbuds that combine adaptive active noise cancellation with a comfortable, secure fit. They deliver clear calls, robust battery life, and a balanced sound profile, all wrapped in an IP57-rated design that handles water and dust. With Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, and wireless charging, they offer a polished experience for Apple and non-Apple users alike.

  • Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
  • Pro:Clear call quality with beamforming mics
  • Pro:Strong battery life of 8 hours with ANC on
  • Con:Fit may be tricky for some ears
  • Con:Premium price point
  • Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC only)

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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