Apple AirPods Pro 3
Westone B30
What Buyers Say
Apple AirPods Pro 3
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
Westone B30
The Westone IEMs receive generally positive feedback for their comfort and sound quality, with many users finding them amazing. However, concerns exist about the Bluetooth adapter's age and battery life, as well as the frequency curve accuracy and cable durability. A few users experienced issues like one earbud getting lost or the need for better stress relief on cables.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Nice sound quality
- Amazing overall experience
- Included Bluetooth adapter
- Good for portability
Cons
- Outdated Bluetooth adapter
- Short battery life (~3 hours)
- Inaccurate frequency curve
- Difficult cable removal
- Poor stress relief on cables
Scores
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Westone B30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L | 5 Pair Patented STAR Silicone Tips, 5 Pair True-Fit Foam Tips |
| Weight | 0.09 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | balanced armature |
| Drivers | 1 | 3★ |
| Freq Min | — | 15 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 18 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 140 Ω | 110 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 117 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | aptX |
| 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 | 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 | Voice assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Apple | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Westone B30
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average affordability (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average battery (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 34 specs.