True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro 3
86Outstanding
$180
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro 3 vs Aukey EP-N6: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Aukey EP-N6, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
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Aukey EP-N6
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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 7 of 7 measures.
- Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Aukey EP-N6
HearWiki score
86
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Sound
8.6
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Noise cancelling
9.3
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Battery
7.3
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Calls
7.4
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Value
8.3
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Price (USD)
$180
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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?
Half a step newer
Apple AirPods Pro 3 (2025) against Aukey EP-N6 (2024). The Apple AirPods Pro 3 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Water resistance IP57 against IPX5.
- AirPods Pro 320251 yr newer
- EP-N62024
What differsAirPods Pro 3EP-N6
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- Hybrid
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IPX5
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode.
Specifications
AirPods Pro 3EP-N6
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $180
- -
- HearWiki score
- 86
- Not scored
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 10.7 mm dynamic
- 10 mm driver
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 10.7 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB/mW
- 103 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 5 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 25 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 120 min
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- touch
- -
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- -
- Weight
- 5.5 g
- 9 g
- Case weight
- 44 g
- 28 g
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 3
- 6
- Microphone type
- 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)
Aukey EP-N6
The AUKEY EP-N6 true wireless earbuds deliver hybrid active noise cancellation and a transparency mode for adaptable listening. With 10mm drivers, IPX5 sweat and water resistance, and a total of 25 hours of playback including the charging case, they're built for daily commutes and workouts. Touch controls and USB-C charging add modern convenience.
- Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode for versatile sound isolation
- Pro:IPX5 water resistance suits workouts and light rain
- Pro:Compact and lightweight design at just 9g per bud
- Con:Battery life per charge is just 5 hours, below average
- Con:Full charge takes 120 minutes, which is slow
- Con:No mention of wireless charging or companion app features
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