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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
HearWiki score
86
-
Sound
8.6
-
Noise cancelling
9.3
-
Battery
7.3
-
Calls
7.4
-
Value
8.3
-
Price (USD)
$180
$180

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 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
What differsAirPods Pro 3E507A

Platform

Top codec
AAC
LHDC

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP57
IP55

Level on: Bluetooth, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Companion app.

Specifications

AirPods Pro 3E507A
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)

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

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