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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Tranya X1: 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
  • Tranya X1
HearWiki score
86
62
Sound
8.6
6.0
Noise cancelling
9.3
-
Battery
7.3
6.5
Calls
7.4
6.5
Value
8.3
6.5
Price (USD)
$180
$120

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 Tranya X1 (2024). The Apple AirPods Pro 3 is the newer platform here: Top codec AAC against SBC and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wear detection, Transparency mode and Companion app.

  • AirPods Pro 320251 yr newer
  • X12024
What differsAirPods Pro 3X1

Platform

Top codec
AAC
SBC
ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP57
IPX5

Level on: Bluetooth, Wireless charging, USB-C.

Specifications

AirPods Pro 3X1
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$180
$120
HearWiki score
86
62
Released
2025
2024
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10.7 mm dynamic
14 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10.7 mm
14 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
-
Sensitivity
110 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Battery life
8 h
6 h
Battery life (ANC on)
8 h
-
Battery incl. case
-
36 h
Full charge time
-
60 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 2 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
buttons
Voice assistant
Siri
-
Weight
5.5 g
-
Case weight
44 g
-
Water resistance
IP57
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
4
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)

Tranya X1

The Tranya X1 earbuds are designed for active lifestyles, offering a comfortable fit and robust IPX5 water resistance for workouts. They deliver a clean, balanced sound through 14mm drivers and rely on a four-mic system for clear call quality, backed by a long 36-hour total battery life with the charging case. Priced around $120, they focus on reliable basics like wireless charging and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity rather than advanced features like noise cancellation.

  • Pro:Long 36-hour total battery life with case
  • Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts
  • Pro:Clear calls with 4-microphone setup
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:Only supports SBC codec, no AAC or aptX
  • Con:No app support or custom EQ

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

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