True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro 3
84Great
$232
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro 3 vs Huawei FreeBuds 6: 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
Huawei FreeBuds 6
78Great
$130
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
Huawei FreeBuds 6
Sound8.0
Noise cancelling6.5
Battery6.5
Calls9.0
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Huawei FreeBuds 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $232 | $130 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver size | 10.7 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 14Hz-48kHz |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Wireless | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.x |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC, L2HC 4.0 |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 6 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 8 h | 4.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 24 h | 36 h |
| Full charge time | - | 90 min |
| Quick charge | 5 minutes in case = about 1 hour listening time | 5 min = up to 2.5 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | Yes |
| ANC type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touch | both |
| Voice assistant | Siri | Huawei Celia / Siri / Google Assistant |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 10.1 g | 4.9 g |
| Case weight | 43.99 g | 40.3 g |
| Water resistance | IP57 | IP54 |
| 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
Huawei FreeBuds 6
The Huawei FreeBuds 6 are half-in-ear wireless earbuds that excel at voice calls and video meetings, offering top-tier call clarity in noisy environments. They feature a dual-driver setup with wide codec support and improved noise cancellation for their open design, though battery life and ANC are merely adequate rather than class-leading. Their value hinges largely on whether call quality is your top priority.
- Pro:Exceptional call clarity in noisy or windy conditions
- Pro:Dual-driver hybrid design with broad codec support
- Pro:Fast charging adds 2.5 hours from a 5-minute charge
- Con:Battery life is only decent, not outstanding
- Con:Noise cancellation is average for the price
- Con:Higher price may not justify the feature set for non-call use
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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