True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro 3
84Great
$232
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro 3 vs Honor Magic Earbuds: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Apple AirPods Pro 3 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Apple AirPods Pro 3 - Great overall at around $232.
True Wireless
Honor Magic Earbuds
62Average
$140
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling9.5
Battery8.0
Calls8.5
Value7.5
Honor Magic Earbuds
Sound6.0
Noise cancelling5.5
Battery3.5
Calls5.0
Value6.5
Specifications
| Spec | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Honor Magic Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $232 | $140 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 62 / 100 · Average |
| Released | 2025 | 2020 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10.7 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 0Hz-0Hz |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | No |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 3.5 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 8 h | 3 h |
| Battery incl. case | 24 h | 13 h |
| Full charge time | - | 90 min |
| Quick charge | 5 minutes in case = about 1 hour listening time | - |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | Yes |
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | No |
| Custom EQ | - | No |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | Siri | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 10.1 g | 5.4 g |
| Case weight | 43.99 g | 51 g |
| Water resistance | IP57 | none |
| Foldable | - | No |
| Detachable cable | - | No |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 3 | 3 |
What reviewers said
Apple AirPods Pro 3
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are premium true wireless earbuds that deliver top-tier active noise cancellation, clear call quality, and a well-balanced sound profile. They offer a robust feature set including adaptive ANC, wireless charging, and IP57 water resistance, though their higher price and somewhat finicky fit may give some buyers pause. Overall, they stand out as a polished, high-performance option for iOS users willing to invest in a premium experience.
- Pro:Excellent active noise cancellation
- Pro:Clear call quality in noisy environments
- Pro:Strong battery life with the charging case
- Con:Fit can be finicky and may lose seal easily
- Con:Premium price point
- Con:Only supports AAC codec
Honor Magic Earbuds
These true wireless earbuds combine a premium look with hybrid active noise cancellation, but they fall short of their price tag in several key areas. While the ANC works adequately for the cost, the audio performance is unremarkable, and both call quality and battery life leave room for improvement. They may appeal to budget-conscious shoppers seeking basic noise cancellation, though more demanding users will likely want more.
- Pro:Premium-feeling build and design
- Pro:Active noise cancellation included at a lower price point
- Pro:Comfortable fit for most ears
- Con:Battery life is below average, especially with ANC on
- Con:Sound quality is not particularly impressive
- Con:Call quality is disappointing
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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