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AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 3

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 headphones
AirPods 4
AirPods 47.7Good
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AirPods Pro 3
AirPods Pro 39.3Excellent· Top score
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The short verdict

AirPods Pro 3 edges it on score

The AirPods Pro 3 leads overall; pick the AirPods 4 if its strengths below matter more to you.

AirPods 4
7.7
AirPods Pro 3
9.3
Choose the AirPods 4 if
  • iPhone owners who hate silicone tips and find the base AirPods 4 on clearance.
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Choose the AirPods Pro 3 if
  • iPhone owners who want the most seamless ANC earbuds experience.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Sound2 differences
Type
Earbuds
True wireless earbuds
Wear style
Earbuds
In-ear (silicone tips)
Noise Control1 difference
ANC
No
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Battery2 differences
Battery life
5 h
10 h
Charging case
Works with USB-C connector
Works with MagSafe charger · Apple Watch charger · Qi‑certified chargers
Comfort & Build2 differences
Weight
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6 g
Water resistance
IP54
IP57 (earbuds and case)
Sensors1 difference
Sensors
Dual beamforming microphones · Inward-facing microphone · Optical in-ear sensor
Dual beamforming microphones · Inward-facing microphone · Skin-detect sensor
Performance1 difference
Chip
H2 headphone chip
Apple H2 headphone chip
General2 differences
In the Box
AirPods 4 · Charging Case (USB-C) · Documentation
AirPods Pro 3
Year introduced
2024
2025
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