True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro 3
86Outstanding
$180
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro 3 vs Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW: 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.
True Wireless
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW
61Average
$99
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW
HearWiki score
86
61
Sound
8.6
7.5
Noise cancelling
9.3
6.1
Battery
7.3
3.2
Calls
7.4
5.8
Value
8.3
6.5
Price (USD)
$180
$99
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 Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW (2020). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Apple AirPods Pro 3 brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW answers with Top codec aptX against AAC. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance IP57 against IPX2.
- AirPods Pro 320255 yr newer
- ATH-ANC300TW2020
What differsAirPods Pro 3ATH-ANC300TW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.0
- Top codec
- AAC
- aptX
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- Hybrid
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IPX2
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app.
Specifications
AirPods Pro 3ATH-ANC300TW
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $180
- $99
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 61
- Released
- 2025
- 2020
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 10.7 mm dynamic
- 5.8 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10.7 mm
- 5.8 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 25 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 14 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB/mW
- 106 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 4.5 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 18 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 60 min
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- -
- Weight
- 5.5 g
- 14 g
- Case weight
- 44 g
- 50 g
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IPX2
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 3
- 1
- Microphone type
- beamforming
- MEMS
- Mic sensitivity
- -
- -32 dBV
What reviewers said
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)
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW
The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW earbuds offer a compact, sport-friendly design with solid hybrid noise cancellation and impressive audio quality for their price point. While they excel in sound clarity and effective noise reduction, their battery life is notably short and the feature set is somewhat limited compared to premium rivals. They are a strong choice for users prioritizing sound and portability over all-day endurance.
- Pro:Excellent sound quality with clear detail
- Pro:Effective hybrid noise cancellation
- Pro:Compact and lightweight design for exercise
- Con:Short battery life of only 4.5 hours
- Con:No multipoint Bluetooth connectivity
- Con:Limited water resistance (IPX2)
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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