True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro 3
84Great
$230
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro 3 vs Technics EAH-AZ40: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Apple AirPods Pro 3 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Apple AirPods Pro 3 - Great overall at around $232.
True Wireless
Technics EAH-AZ40
68Good
$130
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling9.5
Battery8.0
Calls8.5
Value7.5
Technics EAH-AZ40
Sound7.0
Battery7.0
Calls7.0
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Technics EAH-AZ40 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $230 | $130 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 68 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2025 | 2021 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | 6mm |
| Driver size | 10.7 mm | 6 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 7.5 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 8 h | - |
| Battery incl. case | 24 h | 25 h |
| Full charge time | - | 120 min |
| Quick charge | 5 minutes in case = about 1 hour listening time | 10 min = 90 min |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | 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 | voice assistant support |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 10.1 g | 5 g |
| Case weight | 43.99 g | 30 g |
| Water resistance | IP57 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 3 | 1 |
What reviewers said
Apple AirPods Pro 3
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are premium true wireless earbuds that deliver top-tier active noise cancellation, clear call quality, and a well-balanced sound profile. They offer a robust feature set including adaptive ANC, wireless charging, and IP57 water resistance, though their higher price and somewhat finicky fit may give some buyers pause. Overall, they stand out as a polished, high-performance option for iOS users willing to invest in a premium experience.
- Pro:Excellent active noise cancellation
- Pro:Clear call quality in noisy environments
- Pro:Strong battery life with the charging case
- Con:Fit can be finicky and may lose seal easily
- Con:Premium price point
- Con:Only supports AAC codec
Technics EAH-AZ40
The Technics EAH-AZ40 earbuds deliver accurate audio and solid call quality in a lightweight, comfortable design, with useful extras like Bluetooth 5.2 and multipoint pairing. However, they lack active noise cancellation, wear detection, and advanced codecs, and their bass-heavy tuning can falter on complex rhythmic tracks. Overall, they are capable everyday buds that stop short of being top-tier due to missing premium features.
- Pro:Accurate, detailed sound signature
- Pro:Reliable multipoint connection via Bluetooth 5.2
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
- Con:No active noise cancellation or wear sensors
- Con:Only SBC/AAC codecs, no aptX or LDAC
- Con:Bass can overpower rhythm in busy tracks
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