True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro 3
86Outstanding
$180
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro 3 vs LG Tone Free T90: 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
LG Tone Free T90
69Good
$110
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
- LG Tone Free T90
HearWiki score
86
69
Sound
8.6
7.3
Noise cancelling
9.3
5.8
Battery
7.3
5.5
Calls
7.4
4.4
Value
8.3
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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?
Half a step newer
Apple AirPods Pro 3 (2025) against LG Tone Free T90 (2022). The LG Tone Free T90 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec aptX Adaptive against AAC. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP57 against IPX4.
- AirPods Pro 320253 yr newer
- Tone Free T902022
What differsAirPods Pro 3Tone Free T90
- Top codec
- AAC
- aptX Adaptive
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IPX4
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Companion app.
Specifications
AirPods Pro 3Tone Free T90
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $180
- $110
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 69
- Released
- 2025
- 2022
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 10.7 mm dynamic
- 11 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10.7 mm
- 11 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 17 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB/mW
- 130 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 9 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- 9 h
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 29 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 5 min → 1 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- Yes
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- both
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- Yes
- Weight
- 5.5 g
- 11 g
- Case weight
- 44 g
- 39.3 g
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IPX4
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- -
- TONE-T90Q.AUSACWH
- Microphones
- 3
- 3
- Microphone type
- beamforming
- -
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)
LG Tone Free T90
The LG Tone Free T90 are true wireless earbuds with adaptive noise cancellation and a claimed 9-hour battery life on a single charge, extending to 29 hours with the charging case. They support Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, and high-quality audio codecs, including aptX Adaptive, while offering wireless charging and an IPX4 water-resistance rating for everyday use. With an 11mm dynamic driver and a custom EQ, these earbuds aim to deliver a versatile listening experience.
- Pro:Adaptive ANC actively reduces ambient noise
- Pro:Long battery life of 9 hours with ANC on
- Pro:Multipoint connection for seamless device switching
- Con:No LDAC support despite some claims
- Con:Battery life is moderate compared to rivals
- Con:Earbuds may be heavy at 11 grams each
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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