True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro 3
86Outstanding
$180
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro 3 vs Lypertek PUREPLAY C3: 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
Lypertek PUREPLAY C3
64Good
$120
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 5 of 7 measures.
- Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Lypertek PUREPLAY C3
HearWiki score
86
64
Sound
8.6
7.9
Noise cancelling
9.3
-
Battery
7.3
9.1
Calls
7.4
6.5
Value
8.3
6.8
Price (USD)
$180
$120
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 Lypertek PUREPLAY C3 (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Apple AirPods Pro 3 brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2 and ANC type Adaptive against None, while the Lypertek PUREPLAY C3 answers with Top codec aptX Adaptive against AAC.
- AirPods Pro 320251 yr newer
- PUREPLAY C32024
What differsAirPods Pro 3PUREPLAY C3
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.2
- Top codec
- AAC
- aptX Adaptive
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IP65
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C.
Specifications
AirPods Pro 3PUREPLAY C3
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $180
- $120
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 64
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 10.7 mm dynamic
- 2-driver hybrid
- Driver type
- dynamic
- hybrid
- Driver size
- 10.7 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.2
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 8 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 200 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 15 min → 2 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- adaptive
- none
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- -
- No
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- -
- Weight
- 5.5 g
- 5 g
- Case weight
- 44 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IP65
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 3
- 2
- 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)
Lypertek PUREPLAY C3
The Lypertek PUREPLAY C3 are true wireless earbuds that combine a hybrid dual-driver setup with robust wireless features like Bluetooth 5.2 and aptX Adaptive. They offer impressive battery longevity, including a case that extends playback to 200 hours, along with an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. With multipoint connectivity and wireless charging, they are a feature-rich option for those prioritizing durability and battery life over active noise cancellation.
- Pro:Hybrid dual-driver sound with aptX Adaptive support
- Pro:Exceptional battery life of 8 hours per charge and 200 with case
- Pro:IP65 dust and water resistance for rugged use
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:No companion app or custom EQ adjustments
- Con:Touch controls may be less precise for some users
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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