True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro 3
86Outstanding
$180
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro 3 vs Nuarl N6 Pro: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Nuarl N6 Pro, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
True Wireless
Nuarl N6 Pro
Not yet scored
$200
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 7 of 7 measures.
- Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Nuarl N6 Pro
HearWiki score
86
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Sound
8.6
-
Noise cancelling
9.3
-
Battery
7.3
-
Calls
7.4
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Value
8.3
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Price (USD)
$180
$200
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 Nuarl N6 Pro (2021). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Apple AirPods Pro 3 brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0 and ANC type Adaptive against None, while the Nuarl N6 Pro answers with Top codec aptX against AAC.
- AirPods Pro 320254 yr newer
- N6 Pro2021
What differsAirPods Pro 3N6 Pro
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.0
- Top codec
- AAC
- aptX
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
Platform
Specifications
AirPods Pro 3N6 Pro
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $180
- $200
- HearWiki score
- 86
- Not scored
- Released
- 2025
- 2021
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 10.7 mm dynamic
- -
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 10.7 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- -
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 11 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- adaptive
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- touch
- -
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- -
- Weight
- 5.5 g
- 7 g
- Case weight
- 44 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP57
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Microphones
- 3
- -
- 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)
Nuarl N6 Pro
The Nuarl N6 Pro delivers a balanced, steady audio profile through its 6mm composite drivers, with an extended 11-hour single charge and a total 55 hours when including the case. Its design emphasizes comfort and durability, featuring IPX4 sweat resistance and SpinFit ear tips, while supporting SBC, AAC, and aptX codecs over Bluetooth 5.0. This true wireless model focuses on reliable, natural sound without active noise cancellation.
- Pro:Long 11-hour battery per charge, 55 hours with case
- Pro:Supports aptX, AAC, and SBC for flexible device compatibility
- Pro:IPX4 water resistance suits workouts and light rain
- Con:No active noise cancellation for noisy environments
- Con:Bluetooth 5.0, not the latest version
- Con:6mm drivers may not satisfy bass-heavy listeners
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