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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Edifier NeoBuds Pro: 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 6 of 7 measures.

  • Apple AirPods Pro 3
  • Edifier NeoBuds Pro
HearWiki score
86
69
Sound
8.6
7.8
Noise cancelling
9.3
6.7
Battery
7.3
5.4
Calls
7.4
6.8
Value
8.3
4.3
Price (USD)
$180
$140

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 Edifier NeoBuds Pro (2022). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Apple AirPods Pro 3 brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the Edifier NeoBuds Pro answers with Top codec LDAC against AAC. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 answers on convenience features: it adds Wireless charging and Water resistance IP57 against IP54.

  • AirPods Pro 320253 yr newer
  • NeoBuds Pro2022
What differsAirPods Pro 3NeoBuds Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Top codec
AAC
LDAC
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP57
IP54

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Companion app.

Specifications

AirPods Pro 3NeoBuds Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$180
$140
HearWiki score
86
69
Released
2025
2022
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
10.7 mm dynamic
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
dynamic
hybrid
Driver size
10.7 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
-
24 Ω
Sensitivity
110 dB/mW
92 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, LHDC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Battery life
8 h
6 h
Battery life (ANC on)
8 h
5 h
Battery incl. case
-
24 h
Full charge time
-
60 min
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Siri
-
Weight
5.5 g
10.8 g
Case weight
44 g
47 g
Water resistance
IP57
IP54
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)

Edifier NeoBuds Pro

The Edifier NeoBuds Pro are true wireless earbuds that offer a strong mix of hybrid ANC, rich dual-driver sound, and versatile codec support like LDAC, all at a budget-friendly price. They shine in noise cancellation and call quality, though battery life and some connectivity quirks keep them from being flawless all-rounders.

  • Pro:Excellent active noise cancellation for the price
  • Pro:Rich, detailed sound with dual-driver design
  • Pro:Strong call quality with six microphones
  • Con:Battery life is modest, especially with ANC on
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Touch controls can be finicky at times

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

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