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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Tanchjim Echo TWS: 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.

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
  • Tanchjim Echo TWS
HearWiki score
86
53
Sound
8.6
7.7
Noise cancelling
9.3
0.0
Battery
7.3
5.4
Calls
7.4
6.9
Value
8.3
4.4
Price (USD)
$180
$100

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 Tanchjim Echo TWS (2021). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Apple AirPods Pro 3 brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2, while the Tanchjim Echo TWS answers with Top codec aptX Adaptive against AAC. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection, Transparency mode, Companion app and Water resistance IP57 against IPX4.

  • AirPods Pro 320254 yr newer
  • Echo TWS2021
What differsAirPods Pro 3Echo TWS

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.2
Top codec
AAC
aptX Adaptive

Everyday features

Wear detection
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP57
IPX4

Level on: Wireless charging, USB-C.

Specifications

AirPods Pro 3Echo TWS
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$180
$100
HearWiki score
86
53
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
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
110 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.3
5.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
8 h
6 h
Battery life (ANC on)
8 h
-
Battery incl. case
-
48 h
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
-
No
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Siri
Yes
Weight
5.5 g
-
Case weight
44 g
-
Water resistance
IP57
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
-
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)

Tanchjim Echo TWS

The Tanchjim Echo is a true wireless earphone that prioritizes a clean, airy, and natural sound signature over a dense feature set. It offers solid battery life and active noise cancellation in a simple package, making it a great pick for listeners who value clear audio quality around the $100 price point.

  • Pro:Clean and natural sound quality
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
  • Pro:Good battery life with charging case
  • Con:No transparency mode
  • Con:No companion app or custom EQ
  • Con:Limited feature set compared to rivals

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

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