Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
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What Buyers Say
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
The AirPods Pro 3 receive high praise for their exceptional active noise cancellation, improved sound quality with deep bass and clear vocals, and comfortable secure fit. Users highlight the new heart-rate sensor, adaptive audio, and live translation as valuable upgrades. However, a few reviewers report discomfort due to the hard plastic shape or fit issues, and some note the case battery could be stronger. Overall, they are seen as a premium but worthwhile upgrade for daily use.
Pros
- Exceptional active noise cancellation
- Improved sound quality with deep bass
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Useful heart-rate sensor
- Adaptive audio and transparency mode
Cons
- Uncomfortable hard plastic shape for some
- Fit issues causing earbuds to fall out
- Case battery could be stronger
- High price point
- Different fit compared to previous generations
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The KZ ZAS in-ear monitors receive mixed feedback. Several users praise their comfort and value for the price, especially for drummers upgrading from older models. However, multiple verified buyers report units arriving broken or failing after first use, with issues like a broken filter, no sound, or intermittent audio cutting out. The overall sentiment is sharply divided between excellent budget performance and poor reliability.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Great value for the price
- Impressive sound for drummers
- Good upgrade from older models
Cons
- Units arrive broken or defective
- Audio cuts out intermittently
- Low volume handling capacity
- Poor build quality reported
- Filter breaks easily
Scores
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | CCA KZ ZAS kz_zas | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L | s |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 8★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 140 Ω | 24 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 1 Hour | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Android & iOS | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
CCA KZ ZAS kz_zas
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 34 specs.
