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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Teufel Airy True Wireless: 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
  • Teufel Airy True Wireless
HearWiki score
86
51
Sound
8.6
7.1
Noise cancelling
9.3
0.0
Battery
7.3
5.2
Calls
7.4
5.4
Value
8.3
-
Price (USD)
$180
$180

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 Teufel Airy True Wireless (2020). The Apple AirPods Pro 3 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0 and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C and Transparency mode.

  • AirPods Pro 320255 yr newer
  • Airy True Wireless2020
What differsAirPods Pro 3Airy True Wireless

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless charging
Yes
No
USB-C
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP57
IPX5

Level on: Top codec.

Specifications

AirPods Pro 3Airy True Wireless
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$180
$180
HearWiki score
86
51
Released
2025
2020
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
10.7 mm dynamic
5.8 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10.7 mm
5.8 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
110 dB/mW
92.5 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Battery life
8 h
6 h
Battery life (ANC on)
8 h
-
Battery incl. case
-
25 h
Full charge time
-
60 min
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
none
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
-
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Siri
Google Assistant, Siri
Weight
5.5 g
5 g
Case weight
44 g
-
Water resistance
IP57
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
No
Microphones
3
2
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)

Teufel Airy True Wireless

The Teufel Airy True Wireless offers a warm, smooth listening experience with pleasant bass, but its feature set feels dated for the price. Lacking USB-C, wireless charging, app support, and volume controls, it relies on its comfortable sound signature to justify its cost against more modern competitors.

  • Pro:Smooth, silky sound with enjoyable bass
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
  • Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts
  • Con:No volume controls on the earbuds
  • Con:Lacks USB-C and wireless charging
  • Con:No app support or customization

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

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