Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Marshall Minor Bluetooth: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Marshall Minor Bluetooth, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

True Wireless

Apple AirPods Pro 3

86Outstanding

$180

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True Wireless

Marshall Minor Bluetooth

Not yet scored

$160

Full review data

Score 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
Marshall Minor Bluetooth

HearWiki score

Sound

8.6

Noise cancelling

9.3

Battery

7.3

Calls

7.4

Value

8.3

Price (USD)

$180

$160

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 Marshall Minor Bluetooth (2019). The Apple AirPods Pro 3 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Transparency mode and Water resistance IP57 against IPX4.

AirPods Pro 320256 yr newer
Minor Bluetooth2019

What differsAirPods Pro 3Minor Bluetooth

ANC type: Adaptive; None
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Water resistance: IP57; IPX4

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Wear detection, Companion app.

Specifications

AirPods Pro 3Minor Bluetooth

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $180; $160
HearWiki score: 86; Not scored
Released: 2025; 2019
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10.7 mm dynamic; 2× 12 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10.7 mm; 12 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: -; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: 110 dB/mW; 110 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.3; -
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 8 h; 7 h
Battery life (ANC on): 8 h; -
Battery incl. case: -; 30 h
Full charge time: -; 66 min
Quick charge: -; 15 min → 3 h
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: adaptive; none
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: -; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Siri; No
Weight: 5.5 g; 7.4 g
Case weight: 44 g; -
Water resistance: IP57; IPX4
Foldable: -; No
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Model code: -; MINOR IV
Microphones: 3; 1
Microphone type: beamforming; MEMS
Call noise reduction: -; No

Specification comparison of Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Marshall Minor Bluetooth
Spec	Apple AirPods Pro 3	Marshall Minor Bluetooth
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$180	$160
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	Not scored
Released	2025	2019
Audio
Driver	10.7 mm dynamic	2× 12 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10.7 mm	12 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	-	32 Ω
Sensitivity	110 dB/mW	110 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	-
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	8 h	7 h
Battery life (ANC on)	8 h	-
Battery incl. case	-	30 h
Full charge time	-	66 min
Quick charge	-	15 min → 3 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	adaptive	none
Transparency mode	Yes	No
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	-	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Siri	No
Design
Weight	5.5 g	7.4 g
Case weight	44 g	-
Water resistance	IP57	IPX4
Foldable	-	No
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Model code	-	MINOR IV
Calls
Microphones	3	1
Microphone type	beamforming	MEMS
Call noise reduction	-	No

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)

Marshall Minor Bluetooth

The Marshall Minor Bluetooth earbuds deliver a signature Marshall sound in a true wireless design, with up to 30 hours of total battery life when including the charging case. They feature a water-resistant build, custom EQ via the companion app, and support for multipoint connectivity, making them a versatile option for everyday listening without active noise cancellation.

Pro:Distinctive Marshall-tuned audio with a lively, dynamic character
Pro:Long combined battery life of 30 hours with the case
Pro:IPX4 water resistance for sweat and light rain protection

Con:No active noise cancellation, so background noise remains audible
Con:Only single microphone per earbud may limit call clarity in noisy settings
Con:Touch controls can be finicky and lack physical button feedback

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