Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple
95 Overall Score
vs
Shure SE846 PRO Gen 2
Shure
44 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Commute
Fitness
Travel
Calls
Gaming
Music
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Shure SE846 PRO Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.15 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 | 4★ |
| Impedance | 140 Ω | 9 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Shure SE846 PRO Gen 2 Wired Sound Isolating Earphones, High-End in-Ear Earbuds with Four Hi-Def Drivers, Customizable Sound Filters, Gray (SE846-GR+2) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive Audio | — |
| 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 3
- 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 (32nd percentile)
Shure SE846 PRO Gen 2
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong comfort (74th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Pro 3
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 31 specs.