True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro 3
86Outstanding
$180
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro 3 vs Mifo S: 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
Mifo S
50Weak
$140
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
- Mifo S
HearWiki score
86
50
Sound
8.6
5.5
Noise cancelling
9.3
4.0
Battery
7.3
4.7
Calls
7.4
5.2
Value
8.3
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Price (USD)
$180
$140
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?
New platform
Apple AirPods Pro 3 (2025) against Mifo S (2022). The Apple AirPods Pro 3 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.
- AirPods Pro 320253 yr newer
- S2022
What differsAirPods Pro 3S
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.2
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- Hybrid
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IP67
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec, USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app.
Specifications
AirPods Pro 3S
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $180
- $140
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 50
- Released
- 2025
- 2022
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 10.7 mm dynamic
- balanced armature
- Driver type
- dynamic
- balanced-armature
- Driver size
- 10.7 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
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 7 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- 4 h
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 34 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 90 min
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- No
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- -
- Weight
- 5.5 g
- 3.5 g
- Case weight
- 44 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IP67
- 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)
Mifo S
The Mifo S are ultra-compact true wireless earbuds with hybrid active noise cancellation, an IP67 rating, and a balanced-armature driver. They're designed for comfort and sports use, though their battery life is modest and the sound signature may not satisfy audiophiles.
- Pro:Extremely small and lightweight design
- Pro:Strong comfort for long wear or sleep
- Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode included
- Con:Battery life is limited, especially with ANC on
- Con:Sound quality is only average for the price
- Con:No multipoint or wireless charging support
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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