True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro 3
86Outstanding
$180
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro 3 vs Shanling MTW200: 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
Shanling MTW200
54Average
$91
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
- Shanling MTW200
HearWiki score
86
54
Sound
8.6
6.3
Noise cancelling
9.3
0.0
Battery
7.3
7.1
Calls
7.4
6.4
Value
8.3
4.1
Price (USD)
$180
$91
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 Shanling MTW200 (2021). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Apple AirPods Pro 3 brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2 and ANC type Adaptive against None, while the Shanling MTW200 answers with Top codec aptX against AAC. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, Wear detection and Transparency mode.
- AirPods Pro 320254 yr newer
- MTW2002021
What differsAirPods Pro 3MTW200
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.2
- Top codec
- AAC
- aptX
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IPX4
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
AirPods Pro 3MTW200
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $180
- $91
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 54
- Released
- 2025
- 2021
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 10.7 mm dynamic
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10.7 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB/mW
- 104 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.2
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 9 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 42 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 90 min
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- adaptive
- none
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- -
- No
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- -
- Weight
- 5.5 g
- 3.9 g
- Case weight
- 44 g
- 65 g
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IPX4
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 3
- 2
- Microphone type
- beamforming
- -
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- cVc 8.0
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)
Shanling MTW200
The Shanling MTW200 true wireless earbuds offer a sleek design, comfortable fit, and reliable call quality. Their sound is smooth at moderate volumes, though it can lose composure when pushed to higher levels. With strong battery life, IPX4 water resistance, and support for aptX, they are a solid pick for casual listening and clear conversations.
- Pro:Excellent call quality with clear voice pickup
- Pro:Very comfortable fit for extended wear
- Pro:Strong battery life of 9 hours per charge and 42 with case
- Con:Sound quality degrades at high volume levels
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:No multipoint connection or app 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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