True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro 3
86Outstanding
$180
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro 3 vs Edifier W240TN: 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 W240TN
66Good
$93
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 W240TN
HearWiki score
86
66
Sound
8.6
7.3
Noise cancelling
9.3
6.9
Battery
7.3
7.1
Calls
7.4
5.2
Value
8.3
5.2
Price (USD)
$180
$93
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?
New platform
Apple AirPods Pro 3 (2025) against Edifier W240TN (2022). The Apple AirPods Pro 3 is the newer platform here: Top codec AAC against SBC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, Wear detection and Water resistance IP57 against IP55.
- AirPods Pro 320253 yr newer
- W240TN2022
What differsAirPods Pro 3W240TN
- Top codec
- AAC
- SBC
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- Hybrid
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IP55
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app.
Specifications
AirPods Pro 3W240TN
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $180
- $93
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 66
- Released
- 2025
- 2022
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- 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 - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 24 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB/mW
- 92 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 8.5 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- 7 h
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 25.5 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 90 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
- No
- Controls
- touch
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- Yes
- Weight
- 5.5 g
- 11.6 g
- Case weight
- 44 g
- 39.6 g
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IP55
- Foldable
- -
- No
- Detachable cable
- -
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 3
- 4
- Microphone type
- beamforming
- -
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- ENC
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 W240TN
The Edifier W240TN are true wireless earbuds that deliver a rich, detailed sound through a dual-driver setup, supported by effective hybrid active noise cancellation and a lengthy battery life. With physical buttons, an IP55 rating, and a comfortable fit, they offer a practical and budget-friendly package for everyday listening, though they stick to the basic SBC codec and lack some modern conveniences like wireless charging and multipoint connectivity. Overall, they stand out as a strong value pick under $100 for those prioritizing audio quality and battery endurance.
- Pro:Lush and detailed sound from dual drivers
- Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
- Pro:Excellent battery life with case (up to 25.5 hours)
- Con:Only supports SBC codec, no AAC or aptX
- Con:No wireless charging or multipoint pairing
- Con:Call quality is average at best
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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