True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro 3
86Outstanding
$180
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro 3 vs KZ Xtra: 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
KZ Xtra
72Great
$91
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 6 of 7 measures.
- Apple AirPods Pro 3
- KZ Xtra
HearWiki score
86
72
Sound
8.6
8.1
Noise cancelling
9.3
6.8
Battery
7.3
7.0
Calls
7.4
6.8
Value
8.3
8.0
Price (USD)
$180
$91
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 KZ Xtra (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Apple AirPods Pro 3 brings ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the KZ Xtra answers with Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec aptX Adaptive against AAC. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, Wear detection and Companion app.
- AirPods Pro 320251 yr newer
- Xtra2024
What differsAirPods Pro 3Xtra
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.4
- Top codec
- AAC
- aptX Adaptive
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- Hybrid
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IP57
- Not rated
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode.
Specifications
AirPods Pro 3Xtra
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $180
- $91
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 72
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- 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
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB/mW
- 120 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.4
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Latency
- -
- 55 ms
- Wireless range
- -
- 15 m
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 8 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 32 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 120 min
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- -
- No
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Controls
- touch
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- Siri
- Weight
- 5.5 g
- -
- Case weight
- 44 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP57
- none
- Foldable
- -
- No
- Detachable cable
- -
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 3
- 3
- Microphone type
- beamforming
- -
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- cVc
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)
KZ Xtra
The KZ Xtra are wireless earbuds that deliver standout audio for their price, with rich mids and a wide soundstage that impresses. They also include effective hybrid ANC and a stable Bluetooth 5.4 connection, though some usability quirks like finicky touch controls and loud prompts may require patience. Overall, they offer exceptional value for budget-conscious listeners prioritizing sound quality.
- Pro:Outstanding sound quality with excellent mids and soundstage
- Pro:Effective hybrid active noise cancellation
- Pro:Fast and stable Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- Con:Touch controls can be overly sensitive
- Con:Voice prompts are loud and intrusive
- Con:Video playback may lag on some Android devices
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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