Apple AirPods 3 vs Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)

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AirPods 3

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AirPods Pro (1st generation)

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Choose the AirPods 3 if

Apple users who dislike silicone tips but want a modern open bud

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Choose the AirPods Pro (1st generation) if

Bargain hunters who want Apple ANC buds

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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.

Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Battery1 difference

Battery life

6 mAh

5 mAh

Comfort & Build2 differences

Weight

4.28 g

5.4 g

Dimensions

30.79 x 18.26 x 19.21 mm

30.9 x 21.8 x 24.0 mm

Battery & charging1 difference

Battery claims

Up to 6 hours of listening time with a single charge (up to 5 hours with Personalized Spatial Audio Enabled), Up to 30 hours of listening time

Up to 4.5 hours of listening time with a single charge (up to 5 hours with Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency off) 4, More than 24 hours of listening time 5

Design3 differences

Dimensions

height: 1.21 inches (30.79 mm) · width: 0.72 inch (18.26 mm) · depth: 0.76 inch (19.21 mm)

height: 1.22 inches (30.9 mm) · width: 0.86 inch (21.8 mm) · depth: 0.94 inch (24.0 mm)

Weight

0.15 ounce (4.28 grams)

0.19 ounce (5.4 grams)

Weights

0.15 ounce (4.28 grams), 1.34 ounces (37.91 grams)

0.19 ounce (5.4 grams), 1.61 ounces (45.6 grams)

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AirPods 3 vs AirPods Pro (1st generation)

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Key differences

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