Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation vs essonio ES-C19
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
Apple
86 Overall Score
vs
essonio ES-C19
essonio
20 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
72 out of 100 medium confidence 25 reviews
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
Active noise cancellation 8
Sound quality 7
Comfort and fit 9
Battery life 5
Heart rate sensor 3
Live translation 3
essonio ES-C19
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | essonio ES-C19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L | multiple sizes of silicone and slow-rebound memory foam ear tips |
| Weight | 0.09 kg | 0.03 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | balanced armature |
| Driver Size | — | 4.400000095367432 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 5★ |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 50 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 140 Ω | 23 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Essonio ES-C19 in-Ear Monitors, 5 Knowles BA Drivers Wired IEMs, Noise Cancelling Audiophile Earbuds, Hi-Res Vocal Monitor with 4.4mm Balanced Silver-Plated Cable for Studio Mixing, Stage, Musicians |
| 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 in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Android & iOS | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | — |
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 (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
essonio ES-C19
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average mic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average connectivity (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 34 specs.