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

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

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 IV
HearWiki score
86
-
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?

Mixed generations

Apple AirPods Pro 3 (2025) against Marshall Minor IV (2019). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Apple AirPods Pro 3 brings ANC type Adaptive against None, while the Marshall Minor IV answers with Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3). The Apple AirPods Pro 3 answers on convenience features: it adds Transparency mode and Water resistance IP57 against IPX4.

  • AirPods Pro 320256 yr newer
  • Minor IV2019
What differsAirPods Pro 3Minor IV

Platform

Top codec
AAC
LC3
LE Audio (LC3)
No
Yes
ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Transparency mode
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP57
IPX4

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

Specifications

AirPods Pro 3Minor IV
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
12 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10.7 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
110 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.3
-
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, LC3
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
Microphones
3
1
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)

Marshall Minor IV

The Marshall Minor IV true wireless earbuds deliver a signature Marshall-tuned sound with a 12mm dynamic driver, offering up to 30 hours of total battery life with the charging case. With multipoint connectivity and wireless charging, they are a versatile option for everyday listening without active noise cancellation.

  • Pro:Marshall signature sound with 12mm dynamic driver
  • Pro:Long 30-hour total battery life with case
  • Pro:Multipoint connection for seamless device switching
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No transparency mode
  • Con:Only one microphone per earbud

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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