Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple
95 Overall Score
vs
Sony MDRE9LP/PNK
Sony
35 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Commute
Fitness
Travel
Calls
Gaming
Music
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Sony MDRE9LP/PNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 13.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 18 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| 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 (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Sony MDRE9LP/PNK
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Pro 3
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 33 specs.