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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs TOZO A1: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs TOZO A1, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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
  • TOZO A1
HearWiki score
86
-
Sound
8.6
-
Noise cancelling
9.3
-
Battery
7.3
-
Calls
7.4
-
Value
8.3
-
Price (USD)
$180
$150

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?

Half a step newer

Apple AirPods Pro 3 (2025) against TOZO A1 (2020). The Apple AirPods Pro 3 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Water resistance IP57 against IPX5.

  • AirPods Pro 320255 yr newer
  • A12020
What differsAirPods Pro 3A1

Platform

ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP57
IPX5

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

Specifications

AirPods Pro 3A1
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$180
$150
HearWiki score
86
Not scored
Released
2025
2020
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10.7 mm dynamic
6 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10.7 mm
6 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Sensitivity
110 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
8 h
32 h
Battery life (ANC on)
8 h
-
Full charge time
-
120 min
Wireless charging
Yes
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
-
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Siri
-
Weight
5.5 g
3.7 g
Case weight
44 g
-
Water resistance
IP57
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
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)

TOZO A1

The TOZO A1 is an ultra-light true wireless earbud designed for comfort and extended listening, with each bud weighing just 3.7g. It pairs via Bluetooth 5.3, offers a combined 32-hour battery life with the case, and carries an IPX5 rating for sweat and light rain resistance. Touch controls and app support add convenience, while the 6mm dynamic drivers deliver a straightforward sound profile without active noise cancellation.

  • Pro:Extremely lightweight at 3.7g per bud
  • Pro:Long 32-hour total battery life with case
  • Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Only 6mm drivers may limit bass depth
  • Con:No wireless charging mentioned

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

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