
Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs GravaStar Sirius 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.
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
- GravaStar Sirius Pro
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?
Apple AirPods Pro 3 (2025) against GravaStar Sirius Pro (2021). The Apple AirPods Pro 3 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2 and ANC type Adaptive against Feed-forward. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, Transparency mode and Companion app.
- AirPods Pro 320254 yr newer
- Sirius Pro2021
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.2
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- Feed-forward
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IPX5
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec, USB-C, Wear detection.
Specifications
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $180
- $180
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 41
- Released
- 2025
- 2021
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 10.7 mm dynamic
- 2-driver hybrid
- Driver type
- dynamic
- hybrid
- Driver size
- 10.7 mm
- 7.2 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- -
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.2
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Latency
- -
- 65 ms
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 4 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 16 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 120 min
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- feedforward
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- Yes
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- -
- Weight
- 5.5 g
- 6 g
- Case weight
- 44 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IPX5
- Foldable
- -
- No
- Detachable cable
- -
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 3
- -
- 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)
GravaStar Sirius Pro
The GravaStar Sirius Pro is a visually striking true wireless earbud set built with a gaming-first mindset, featuring a hybrid dual-driver setup and a low 65ms latency mode for competitive play. Its metal construction and aggressive aesthetic stand out, though its modest 4-hour battery life and lack of companion app support may temper its appeal for everyday use. While it delivers solid performance for its niche, more affordable alternatives can offer similar gaming capabilities.
- Pro:Aggressive, unique metal design
- Pro:Hybrid dual-driver sound with clear detail
- Pro:Low 65ms latency for gaming
- Con:Short 4-hour battery life per charge
- Con:No app support or EQ adjustments on device
- Con:Lacks transparency mode and multipoint
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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