Is the Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 worth the upgrade from the Edifier NeoBuds Pro?
Verdict
Meaningful upgrade
The Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 scores 9.7 points above the Edifier NeoBuds Pro. That's a real improvement, though not the kind you'd notice on every track. 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. Worth doing if you're replacing anyway; harder to justify as a pure upgrade if what you have still works.
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.