Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple
95 Overall Score
vs
Samsung S81
Samsung
47 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Commute
Fitness
Travel
Calls
Gaming
Music
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Samsung S81 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 14.199999809265137 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | 140 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Samsung Buds Headphones Wireless Ear Buds Bluetooth 5.4 Earbuds for Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra S25 Ultra FE Edge A17 A16 A36 A26 S24, iPhone 17 Earbuds Bluetooth Headphones in Ear Earphones 48H Playtime |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive Audio | Environmental Noise Cancellation |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 4 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time | 10 min for 1.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | IPX7 |
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)
Samsung S81
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong battery (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong anc (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong mic (71st percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Pro 3
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 32 specs.