Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
Apple
86 Overall Score
vs
Cleer ARC 5
Cleer
52 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
Cleer ARC 5
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | Cleer ARC 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.09 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 16.200000762939453 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 65 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 140 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | AI ENC |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 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 | 5-minute charge provides up to 2 hours of playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Cleer+ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | IPX7 |
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)
Cleer ARC 5
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong mic (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 35 specs.