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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs JBL Endurance Peak 3: 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.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Apple AirPods Pro 3 leads on 5 of 7 measures.

  • Apple AirPods Pro 3
  • JBL Endurance Peak 3
HearWiki score
86
69
Sound
8.6
7.0
Noise cancelling
9.3
-
Battery
7.3
9.0
Calls
7.4
5.0
Value
8.3
8.0
Price (USD)
$180
$110

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 JBL Endurance Peak 3 (2023). The Apple AirPods Pro 3 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 4.2 and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Wireless charging and Water resistance IP57 against IPX7.

  • AirPods Pro 320252 yr newer
  • Endurance Peak 32023
What differsAirPods Pro 3Endurance Peak 3

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
4.2
ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP57
IPX7

Level on: USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Companion app.

Specifications

AirPods Pro 3Endurance Peak 3
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$180
$110
HearWiki score
86
69
Released
2025
2023
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10.7 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10.7 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
16 Hz - 22 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Sensitivity
110 dB/mW
95 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
4.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC
-
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Battery life
8 h
4 h
Battery life (ANC on)
8 h
-
Battery incl. case
-
28 h
Full charge time
-
120 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
none
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Siri
Yes
Weight
5.5 g
14.4 g
Case weight
44 g
92.1 g
Water resistance
IP57
IPX7
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
-
JBLENDURPEAKBLK
Microphones
3
1
Microphone type
beamforming
beamforming
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
beamforming

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

JBL Endurance Peak 3

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 are true wireless sports earbuds designed for active users, featuring a secure hook-and-fin fit, IPX7 sweat and water resistance, and a bass-forward sound profile. They offer a long total battery life of 28 hours with the charging case, touch controls, and app-based EQ customization, though they lack active noise cancellation and have a somewhat bulky design.

  • Pro:Secure, stable fit for workouts
  • Pro:Strong water and sweat resistance
  • Pro:Long overall battery life with case
  • Con:Bulky, chunky earbud design
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Bass can overpower other frequencies

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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