Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs EarFun Free 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.

True Wireless

Apple AirPods Pro 3

86Outstanding

$180

Full review data

True Wireless

Score 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
EarFun Free Pro 3

HearWiki score

Sound

8.6

7.1

Noise cancelling

9.3

6.0

Battery

7.3

5.5

Calls

7.4

6.2

Value

8.3

5.6

Price (USD)

$180

$120

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 EarFun Free Pro 3 (2023). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Apple AirPods Pro 3 brings ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the EarFun Free Pro 3 answers with Top codec aptX Adaptive against AAC. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection and Water resistance IP57 against IPX5.

AirPods Pro 320252 yr newer
Free Pro 32023

What differsAirPods Pro 3Free Pro 3

Top codec: AAC; aptX Adaptive
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Wear detection: Yes; No
Water resistance: IP57; IPX5

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

Specifications

AirPods Pro 3Free Pro 3

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $180; $120
HearWiki score: 86; 71
Released: 2025; 2023
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10.7 mm dynamic; 2× 7 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10.7 mm; 7 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: -; 16 Ω
Sensitivity: 110 dB/mW; 100 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: -; 55 ms
Wireless range: -; 15 m
Battery life: 8 h; 7.5 h
Battery life (ANC on): 8 h; 6 h
Battery incl. case: -; 33 h
Full charge time: -; 90 min
Quick charge: -; 10 min → 2 h
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; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Siri; Yes
Weight: 5.5 g; 41.5 g
Case weight: 44 g; 41.5 g
Water resistance: IP57; IPX5
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 3; 6
Microphone type: beamforming; MEMS
Call noise reduction: -; Yes
Call NR technology: -; cVc 8.0

Specification comparison of Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs EarFun Free Pro 3
Spec	Apple AirPods Pro 3	EarFun Free Pro 3
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$180	$120
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	71 / 100 Good
Released	2025	2023
Audio
Driver	10.7 mm dynamic	2× 7 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10.7 mm	7 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	-	16 Ω
Sensitivity	110 dB/mW	100 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	-	55 ms
Wireless range	-	15 m
Battery
Battery life	8 h	7.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)	8 h	6 h
Battery incl. case	-	33 h
Full charge time	-	90 min
Quick charge	-	10 min → 2 h
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	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	5.5 g	41.5 g
Case weight	44 g	41.5 g
Water resistance	IP57	IPX5
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	3	6
Microphone type	beamforming	MEMS
Call noise reduction	-	Yes
Call NR technology	-	cVc 8.0

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)

EarFun Free Pro 3

The EarFun Free Pro 3 are compact true wireless earbuds that deliver a robust feature set for their price, including hybrid ANC, aptX Adaptive support, wireless charging, and multipoint connectivity. They offer strong, well-rounded audio performance and solid battery life, though real-world endurance may be slightly less than advertised and call quality is merely average. Comfort is decent but not the best in EarFun's lineup, making them a versatile choice for Android users seeking value.

Pro:Strong audio with aptX Adaptive support
Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode included
Pro:Wireless charging and multipoint connectivity

Con:Battery life falls short of official claims
Con:Call quality is only average
Con:Comfort not as good as some rivals

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

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