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Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 vs Edifier NeoBuds S: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 71. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 - Good overall at around $142.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 leads on 4 of 7 measures.

  • Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3
  • Edifier NeoBuds S
HearWiki score
71
64
Sound
7.5
7.0
Noise cancelling
7.0
7.5
Battery
6.5
5.5
Calls
6.5
6.5
Value
7.5
6.5
Price (USD)
$140
$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

Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 (2026) against Edifier NeoBuds S (2022). The Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2, Top codec LDAC against aptX Adaptive and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Multipoint pairing.

  • NeoBuds Pro 320264 yr newer
  • NeoBuds S2022
What differsNeoBuds Pro 3NeoBuds S

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.2
Top codec
LDAC
aptX Adaptive
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No

Level on: USB-C, Water resistance.

Specifications

NeoBuds Pro 3NeoBuds S
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$140
$120
HearWiki score
71
64
Released
2026
2022
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
2-driver hybrid
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
hybrid
hybrid
Driver size
10 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
24 Ω
Sensitivity
92 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.4
5.2
Codecs
SBC, LHDC, LDAC
SBC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
9 h
6 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6 h
5.5 h
Battery incl. case
-
16 h
Full charge time
60 min
60 min
Quick charge
15 min → 3 h
10 min → 1 h
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Controls
-
touch
Water resistance
IP54
IP54
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
8
6

What reviewers said

Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3

The Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 are true wireless earbuds with hybrid dual drivers, active noise cancellation, and support for high-resolution audio codecs like LDAC and LDHC. They feature Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint connectivity, a robust 8-hour battery per charge (extending to 24 with the case), and an IP54 rating for sweat and light water resistance.

  • Pro:Supports high-resolution wireless audio via LDAC and LDHC codecs
  • Pro:Long total battery life with quick-charge capability
  • Pro:Hybrid driver setup with dual drivers for detailed sound
  • Con:Sensitivity is relatively low at 92 dB/mW, requiring higher volume levels
  • Con:Earbuds weigh 59 grams total, which may feel heavier than some rivals
  • Con:Charging case takes a full hour to recharge fully

Edifier NeoBuds S

The Edifier NeoBuds S are true wireless earbuds that lean heavily on their hybrid dual-driver setup and robust active noise cancellation. They support modern wireless standards like Snapdragon Sound and aptX Adaptive, though their battery life is modest, especially with ANC on. Their real-world performance is solid but doesn't dramatically outpace the brand's earlier models, making them a competent but not groundbreaking option at their price point.

  • Pro:Strong active noise cancellation
  • Pro:Hybrid dual-driver design for detailed sound
  • Pro:Supports aptX Adaptive and Snapdragon Sound
  • Con:Battery life is average at best with ANC on
  • Con:No multipoint connectivity
  • Con:Doesn't significantly improve on the previous model

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

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