Is the Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 worth the upgrade from the Edifier NeoBuds Pro?
Verdict
Clear upgrade
Going from the Edifier NeoBuds Pro to the Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 buys you 14.1 points of HearWiki score - a clear step up that reviewers agree on rather than a marketing refresh. The gains are concentrated in value (4.3 to 9.0), battery (5.4 to 7.1) and noise cancelling (6.7 to 8.3). On paper: battery life 6 h to 9 h, codecs SBC, LHDC, LDAC to SBC, AAC, LHDC, LDAC and bluetooth 5.0 to 5.4. The two sit at effectively the same price. If your current pair is worn out or the gains line up with how you listen, this one is worth the money.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound7.88.4
- Noise cancelling6.78.3
- Battery5.47.1
- Calls6.88.0
- Value4.39.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | NeoBuds Pro | NeoBuds Pro 3 | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 6 h | 9 h | |
| Codecs | SBC, LHDC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LHDC, LDAC | |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 | |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 5 h | 6 h | |
| Microphones | 6 | 8 | |
| ANC type | hybrid | adaptive |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "NeoBuds Pro to NeoBuds Pro 3". 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.