
Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs OnePlus E507A: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs OnePlus E507A, 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
- OnePlus E507A
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?
Apple AirPods Pro 3 (2025) against OnePlus E507A (2022). The OnePlus E507A edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LHDC against AAC. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP57 against IP55.
- AirPods Pro 320253 yr newer
- E507A2022
- Top codec
- AAC
- LHDC
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IP55
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Companion app.
Specifications
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $180
- $180
- HearWiki score
- 86
- Not scored
- Released
- 2025
- 2022
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 10.7 mm dynamic
- 11 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10.7 mm
- 11 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 10 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- LHDC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 38 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- 6 h
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 39 h
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 10 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- Yes
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- -
- Weight
- 5.5 g
- -
- Case weight
- 44 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IP55
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- -
- OnePlus Buds Pro
- 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)
OnePlus E507A
The OnePlus E507A true wireless earbuds bring adaptive noise cancellation and a robust 38-hour total battery life with the charging case. They feature 11mm dynamic drivers, LHDC high-resolution audio support, and a comfortable IP55-rated build for daily use. With Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, and wireless charging, they aim to deliver a versatile and convenient listening experience.
- Pro:Adaptive ANC with transparency mode
- Pro:Long total battery life with case
- Pro:LHDC high-quality audio codec support
- Con:Battery life drops to 6 hours with ANC on
- Con:No mention of fast charging in specs
- Con:Limited to LHDC codec (no AAC or aptX)
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