True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro 3
86Outstanding
$180
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro 3 vs Edifier NeoBuds Pro 2: 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
Edifier NeoBuds Pro 2
77Great
$140
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 5 of 7 measures.
- Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Edifier NeoBuds Pro 2
HearWiki score
86
77
Sound
8.6
8.3
Noise cancelling
9.3
8.0
Battery
7.3
5.3
Calls
7.4
6.4
Value
8.3
8.9
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 2 (2023). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Apple AirPods Pro 3 brings ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the Edifier NeoBuds Pro 2 answers with Top codec LDAC against AAC. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging and Water resistance IP57 against IP54.
- AirPods Pro 320252 yr newer
- NeoBuds Pro 22023
What differsAirPods Pro 3NeoBuds Pro 2
- Top codec
- AAC
- LDAC
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- Hybrid
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IP54
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Companion app.
Specifications
AirPods Pro 3NeoBuds Pro 2
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $180
- $140
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 77
- Released
- 2025
- 2023
- 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
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX Voice, LHDC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 5.5 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- 4 h
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 22 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 60 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 15 min → 2 h
- 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
- Yes
- Weight
- 5.5 g
- 5.6 g
- Case weight
- 44 g
- 49.2 g
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IP54
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 3
- 4
- 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 2
The Edifier NeoBuds Pro 2 are true wireless earbuds that combine hybrid active noise cancellation with a dual-driver setup for detailed sound. They support high-resolution codecs like LDAC and LHDC, offer a sturdy IP54 build, and provide a transparent mode for ambient awareness. With around 5.5 hours of playback per charge (or 4 with ANC), they're a solid mid-range option for audiophiles on a budget.
- Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
- Pro:Supports high-res codecs including LDAC and LHDC
- Pro:IP54 water and dust resistance
- Con:No multipoint connection for multi-device use
- Con:Battery life with ANC is modest at 4 hours
- Con:No wireless charging support
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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