True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro 3
86Outstanding
$180
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro 3 vs Grado GT220: 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
Grado GT220
60Average
$260
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 7 of 7 measures.
- Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Grado GT220
HearWiki score
86
60
Sound
8.6
8.3
Noise cancelling
9.3
0.0
Battery
7.3
6.2
Calls
7.4
6.0
Value
8.3
4.2
Price (USD)
$180
$260
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 Grado GT220 (2021). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Apple AirPods Pro 3 brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0 and ANC type Adaptive against None, while the Grado GT220 answers with Top codec aptX against AAC. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing, Wear detection, Transparency mode and Companion app.
- AirPods Pro 320254 yr newer
- GT2202021
What differsAirPods Pro 3GT220
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.0
- Top codec
- AAC
- aptX
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IPX4
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Wireless charging, USB-C.
Specifications
AirPods Pro 3GT220
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $180
- $260
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 60
- Released
- 2025
- 2021
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 10.7 mm dynamic
- 8 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10.7 mm
- 8 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 6 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 36 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 120 min
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- adaptive
- none
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- -
- No
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- Yes
- Weight
- 5.5 g
- 5 g
- Case weight
- 44 g
- 42 g
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IPX4
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 3
- 2
- 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)
Grado GT220
The Grado GT220 true wireless earbuds prioritize a lively, open sound signature that reflects the brand's audiophile heritage, wrapped in a lightweight and comfortable fit. They offer a solid six-hour battery per charge with a total of 36 hours via the case, support aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs, and include IPX4 splash resistance plus wireless charging. However, their feature set is deliberately minimal—no ANC, transparency mode, app support, or multipoint—making them a niche pick for listeners who value pure sound over modern conveniences.
- Pro:Engaging, detailed sound with Grado's signature tuning
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended listening
- Pro:Strong battery life with pocketable charging case
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Feature set is basic with no companion app or EQ
- Con:Premium price for limited extras
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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