Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Soundcore Sport X10: 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

Apple AirPods Pro 3

86Outstanding

$180

Full review data

True Wireless

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
Soundcore Sport X10

HearWiki score

Sound

8.6

6.9

Noise cancelling

9.3

5.3

Battery

7.3

6.6

Calls

7.4

6.4

Value

8.3

4.8

Price (USD)

$180

$80

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 Soundcore Sport X10 (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 IPX7.

AirPods Pro 320253 yr newer
Sport X102022

What differsAirPods Pro 3Sport X10

Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.2
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Water resistance: IP57; IPX7

Level on: Top codec, USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app.

Specifications

AirPods Pro 3Sport X10

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $180; $80
HearWiki score: 86; 69
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: -; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: 110 dB/mW; 113 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.2
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 8 h; 8 h
Battery life (ANC on): 8 h; 6 h
Battery incl. case: -; 32 h
Full charge time: -; 90 min
Quick charge: -; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; hybrid
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: -; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; -
Controls: touch; buttons
Voice assistant: Siri; Yes
Weight: 5.5 g; 4.4 g
Case weight: 44 g; 40.4 g
Water resistance: IP57; IPX7
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 3; 6
Microphone type: beamforming; -
Call noise reduction: -; Yes
Call NR technology: -; wind reduction

Specification comparison of Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Soundcore Sport X10
Spec	Apple AirPods Pro 3	Soundcore Sport X10
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$180	$80
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	69 / 100 Good
Released	2025	2022
Audio
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	-	32 Ω
Sensitivity	110 dB/mW	113 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.2
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	8 h	8 h
Battery life (ANC on)	8 h	6 h
Battery incl. case	-	32 h
Full charge time	-	90 min
Quick charge	-	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	-	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	-
Controls	touch	buttons
Voice assistant	Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	5.5 g	4.4 g
Case weight	44 g	40.4 g
Water resistance	IP57	IPX7
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	3	6
Microphone type	beamforming	-
Call noise reduction	-	Yes
Call NR technology	-	wind reduction

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)

Soundcore Sport X10

The Soundcore Sport X10 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds built for active lifestyles, featuring a secure ear-hook design, a bass-forward sound profile, and hybrid active noise cancellation. They offer solid IPX7 waterproofing, a compact charging case, and a customizable EQ via the companion app, making them a strong value pick for workouts. While their ANC is decent for the price, they lack premium touches like wireless charging and touch controls.

Pro:Secure, comfortable fit with ear hooks
Pro:Powerful bass-heavy sound with app EQ
Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price

Con:No touch controls, only physical buttons
Con:ANC is not the strongest in noisy environments
Con:Lacks wireless charging 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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