Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
Apple
82 Overall Score
vs
JLab Work Buds (EBWORKBUDSRBLK82)
JLab
68 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
JLab Work Buds (EBWORKBUDSRBLK82)
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | JLab Work Buds | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L | 3 Sets Gel Eartips |
| Weight | 0.09 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 6 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 140 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 101 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time | 10 min = 1.5 hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 55 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | JLab App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | — |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
- 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)
JLab Work Buds (EBWORKBUDSRBLK82)
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong mic (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
No current pricing available
JLab Work Buds (EBWORKBUDSRBLK82)
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 2 of 39 specs.
