Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

True Wireless

Apple AirPods Pro 3

86Outstanding

$180

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True Wireless

Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7

Not yet scored

$270

Full review data

Score breakdown

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

Apple AirPods Pro 3 leads on 7 of 7 measures.

Apple AirPods Pro 3
Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7

HearWiki score

Sound

8.6

Noise cancelling

9.3

Battery

7.3

Calls

7.4

Value

8.3

Price (USD)

$180

$270

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

Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Apple AirPods Pro 3 brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.1 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7 answers with Top codec LDAC against AAC. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP57 against IPX4.

AirPods Pro 32025
ATH-TWX7Year unknown

What differsAirPods Pro 3ATH-TWX7

Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.1
Top codec: AAC; LDAC
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Water resistance: IP57; IPX4

Level on: Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app.

Specifications

AirPods Pro 3ATH-TWX7

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $180; $270
HearWiki score: 86; Not scored
Released: 2025; -
Availability: Sold new; Availability unknown
Driver: 10.7 mm dynamic; 2× 5.8 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10.7 mm; 5.8 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 10 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: -; 16 Ω
Sensitivity: 110 dB/mW; 100 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.1
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 8 h; 6.5 h
Battery life (ANC on): 8 h; 6.5 h
Battery incl. case: -; 20 h
Full charge time: -; 90 min
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; hybrid
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: -; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; -
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Siri; -
Weight: 5.5 g; 4.7 g
Case weight: 44 g; 47.5 g
Water resistance: IP57; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 3; 2
Microphone type: beamforming; MEMS
Mic sensitivity: -; -38 dBV
Call noise reduction: -; Yes
Call NR technology: -; beamforming

Specification comparison of Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7
Spec	Apple AirPods Pro 3	Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$180	$270
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	Not scored
Released	2025	-
Audio
Driver	10.7 mm dynamic	2× 5.8 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10.7 mm	5.8 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	10 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	-	16 Ω
Sensitivity	110 dB/mW	100 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.1
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	8 h	6.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)	8 h	6.5 h
Battery incl. case	-	20 h
Full charge time	-	90 min
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	-	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	-
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Siri	-
Design
Weight	5.5 g	4.7 g
Case weight	44 g	47.5 g
Water resistance	IP57	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	3	2
Microphone type	beamforming	MEMS
Mic sensitivity	-	-38 dBV
Call noise reduction	-	Yes
Call NR technology	-	beamforming

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-TWX7

The Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7 are true wireless earbuds built around 5.8mm dynamic drivers, featuring hybrid active noise cancellation and LDAC support for high-resolution audio. They deliver around 6.5 hours of playback per charge with ANC active, extending to 20 hours with the case, and include multipoint connectivity plus wireless charging for convenience.

Pro:Supports LDAC for high-quality wireless audio
Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
Pro:Compact and lightweight design at just 4.7g per bud

Con:Battery life is modest at 6.5 hours with ANC on
Con:No aptX codec support, limiting some Android users
Con:Touch controls may be finicky for some users

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