True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro 3
86Outstanding
$180
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro 3 vs Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed (PlayStation): 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
Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed (PlayStation)
62Good
$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
- Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed (PlayStation)
HearWiki score
86
62
Sound
8.6
6.5
Noise cancelling
9.3
6.3
Battery
7.3
5.8
Calls
7.4
6.2
Value
8.3
3.7
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?
New platform
Apple AirPods Pro 3 (2025) against Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed (PlayStation) (2022). The Apple AirPods Pro 3 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging and Water resistance IP57 against IPX4.
- AirPods Pro 320253 yr newer
- Hammerhead HyperSpeed (PlayStation)2022
What differsAirPods Pro 3Hammerhead HyperSpeed (PlayStation)
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.2
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- Hybrid
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IPX4
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec, USB-C, Transparency mode.
Specifications
AirPods Pro 3Hammerhead HyperSpeed (PlayStation)
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $180
- $200
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 62
- Released
- 2025
- 2022
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 10.7 mm dynamic
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10.7 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB/mW
- 91 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.2
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 6.5 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- 4.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 32.5 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- -
- Weight
- 5.5 g
- -
- Case weight
- 44 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IPX4
- 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)
Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed (PlayStation)
These true wireless earbuds are built for low-latency gaming via a 2.4GHz dongle, while also offering hybrid active noise cancellation and a balanced, punchy sound profile. They provide solid battery life, IPX4 sweat resistance, and touch controls, making them a versatile choice for both play and everyday listening. The lack of multipoint and wireless charging are notable trade-offs at this price point.
- Pro:Strong, dynamic sound with clear mids and crisp highs
- Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode for flexible listening
- Pro:Low-latency 2.4GHz dongle plus Bluetooth 5.2
- Con:No multipoint connection for multi-device use
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Average ANC battery life of only 4.5 hours
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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