True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro 3
86Outstanding
$180
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro 3 vs Edifier Stax Spirit S10: 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 Stax Spirit S10
74Great
$280
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 6 of 7 measures.
- Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Edifier Stax Spirit S10
HearWiki score
86
74
Sound
8.6
9.0
Noise cancelling
9.3
5.2
Battery
7.3
4.9
Calls
7.4
6.5
Value
8.3
6.0
Price (USD)
$180
$280
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 Stax Spirit S10 (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Apple AirPods Pro 3 brings ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the Edifier Stax Spirit S10 answers with Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 answers on convenience features: it adds Wireless charging and Water resistance IP57 against IP54.
- AirPods Pro 320251 yr newer
- Stax Spirit S102024
What differsAirPods Pro 3Stax Spirit S10
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.4
- Top codec
- AAC
- aptX Lossless
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- Hybrid
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IP54
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Wear detection, Companion app.
Specifications
AirPods Pro 3Stax Spirit S10
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $180
- $280
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 74
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 10.7 mm dynamic
- 2× 12 mm planar magnetic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- planar
- Driver size
- 10.7 mm
- 12 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB/mW
- 92 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.4
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Voice, aptX Adaptive, LHDC, aptX Lossless, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 7 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- 4.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 28 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 15 min → 2 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- Yes
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- -
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- -
- Weight
- 5.5 g
- -
- Case weight
- 44 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 Stax Spirit S10
The Edifier Stax Spirit S10 are premium wireless earbuds that pair a planar magnetic driver with hybrid active noise cancellation for a detailed, open sound. They offer a versatile feature set including Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint, and a wide range of high-quality codecs like LDAC and aptX Lossless, though battery life takes a hit when ANC is engaged. With an IP54 rating and a compact design, they aim to be a solid choice for audiophiles on the go.
- Pro:Excellent codec support including LDAC and aptX Lossless
- Pro:Planar magnetic drivers for detailed sound
- Pro:Hybrid ANC with multiple mics
- Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC on
- Con:No wireless charging
- Con:Sensitivity is relatively low, may need higher volume
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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