Is the Edifier NeoBuds Pro worth the upgrade from the Apple AirPods Pro 3?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Edifier NeoBuds Pro actually scores 10.0 points below the Apple AirPods Pro 3, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on battery (8.0 to 6.0) and noise cancelling (9.5 to 8.0). On paper: drivers per side 1 to 2 and microphones 3 to 6. Worth checking: battery life goes 8 h to 6 h and bluetooth goes 5.3 to 5.x. It is at least $102 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound8.57.5
- Noise cancelling9.58.0
- Battery8.06.0
- Calls8.57.0
- Value7.57.5
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | AirPods Pro 3 | NeoBuds Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 8 h | 6 h | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, LDAC, LHDC | |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.x | |
| Water resistance | IP57 | IP54 | |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 8 h | 5 h | |
| Battery incl. case | 24 h | 20 h | |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 | |
| Microphones | 3 | 6 | |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid | |
| Quick charge | 5 minutes in case = about 1 hour listening time | supported | |
| Driver | dynamic | hybrid | |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 20Hz-40KHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "AirPods Pro 3 to NeoBuds Pro". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across true wireless and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.