True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro 3
86Outstanding
$180
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro 3 vs Lypertek PurePlay Z5: 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 Z5
59Average
$130
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
- Lypertek PurePlay Z5
HearWiki score
86
59
Sound
8.6
7.8
Noise cancelling
9.3
5.0
Battery
7.3
5.4
Calls
7.4
7.0
Value
8.3
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Price (USD)
$180
$130
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 Z5 (2022). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Apple AirPods Pro 3 brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the Lypertek PurePlay Z5 answers with Top codec aptX Adaptive against AAC. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing, Wear detection and Water resistance IP57 against IPX5.
- AirPods Pro 320253 yr newer
- PurePlay Z52022
What differsAirPods Pro 3PurePlay Z5
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.2
- Top codec
- AAC
- aptX Adaptive
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- Hybrid
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IPX5
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app.
Specifications
AirPods Pro 3PurePlay Z5
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $180
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 59
- Released
- 2025
- 2022
- 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
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.2
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 7 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- 4 h
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 35 h
- Quick charge
- -
- 15 min → 2 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- Yes
- Weight
- 5.5 g
- 4 g
- Case weight
- 44 g
- 54 g
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 3
- 6
- 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 Z5
The Lypertek PurePlay Z5 are balanced-sounding true wireless earbuds with hybrid active noise cancellation and a robust feature set for their price. They offer strong comfort, reliable connectivity, and broad codec support, making them a compelling all-rounder option under $150. However, their battery life trails some competitors, and the ANC performance is not the strongest when no music is playing.
- Pro:Balanced, natural sound signature
- Pro:Excellent comfort and fit
- Pro:Wide codec support including aptX Adaptive
- Con:Battery life is below some rivals
- Con:ANC could be stronger without audio
- Con:Sound can feel slightly compressed at times
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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