True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro 3
86Outstanding
$180
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro 3 vs SoundPEATS H3: 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
SoundPEATS H3
84Outstanding
$130
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 4 of 7 measures.
- Apple AirPods Pro 3
- SoundPEATS H3
HearWiki score
86
84
Sound
8.6
9.0
Noise cancelling
9.3
8.1
Battery
7.3
5.3
Calls
7.4
5.6
Value
8.3
8.5
Price (USD)
$180
$130
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
SoundPEATS H3 (2026) against Apple AirPods Pro 3 (2025). The SoundPEATS H3 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP57 against IPX5.
- AirPods Pro 32025
- H320261 yr newer
What differsAirPods Pro 3H3
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.4
- Top codec
- AAC
- aptX Lossless
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IPX5
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.
Specifications
AirPods Pro 3H3
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $180
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 84
- Released
- 2025
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 10.7 mm dynamic
- 3-driver hybrid
- Driver type
- dynamic
- hybrid
- Driver size
- 10.7 mm
- 12 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 3
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 28 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.4
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Battery life
- 8 h
- -
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 37 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 60 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 2 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- -
- Weight
- 5.5 g
- 6 g
- Case weight
- 44 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 3
- 6
- 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)
SoundPEATS H3
The SoundPEATS H3 are hybrid triple-driver true wireless earbuds that deliver impressive, detailed audio with strong adaptive noise cancellation, making them a standout value for music-focused listeners. They support a wide range of high-quality codecs, multipoint connectivity, and a compact, sport-friendly design, though battery life and call quality are not their strongest suits. Overall, they punch well above their price point in sonic performance while making some compromises in comfort and usability.
- Pro:Excellent sound quality with precise bass and clear treble
- Pro:Adaptive ANC performs well for the price
- Pro:Supports aptX Lossless and LDAC codecs
- Con:Battery life is below average, especially with ANC on
- Con:Call quality is mediocre
- Con:Comfort and passive isolation may not suit all ears
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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