Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation

Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation

Apple
92 Overall Score
vs
JLab GO Tones+ EBGTONEPFA50WEB

JLab GO Tones+ EBGTONEPFA50WEB

JLab
63 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 GO Tones+ EBGTONEPFA50WEB

85 out of 100 medium confidence 26 reviews

These earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their excellent value, comfortable fit, and impressive sound quality, especially given the low price point. Many users love the skin-tone color options that help them blend in discreetly at work or school. A few recurring concerns include the case opening too easily, the earbuds being a bit large for small ears, and some issues with microphone quality and volume control. Overall, they are seen as a fantastic budget-friendly alternative to premium brands like AirPods.

Pros
  • Excellent value for money
  • Comfortable fit
  • Great sound quality
  • Long battery life
  • Discreet skin-tone colors
Cons
  • Case opens too easily
  • Earbuds may be large for small ears
  • Microphone quality could be better
  • Volume control issues between buds and device
  • Bluetooth connection speed not the fastest
👍 Value for money 12
👍 Sound quality 18
👍 Battery life 10
👍 Comfort and fit 14
👍 Skin tone colors 9
👍 Build quality 6

Scores

Budget
Apple
100
JLab
63
Commute
Apple
99
JLab
46
Travel
Apple
96
JLab
51
Fitness
Apple
95
JLab
48
Calls
Apple
91
JLab
51
Gaming
Apple
84
JLab
47
Music
Apple
77
JLab
27

Specifications

Apple AirPods Pro 3rd GenerationJLab GO Tones+ EBGTONEPFA50WEB
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Styletrue wirelesstrue wireless
Ear TipsXXS, XS, S, M, LLarge, Medium, Small
Weight0.01 kg★—
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size—6 mm★
Drivers11
Freq Min—20 Hz★
Freq Max—20 kHz★
Impedance140 Ω16 Ω
Hi-Res Audio✓★✗
CodecsAAC, SBCSBC
SurroundSpatial Audio—
Noise Control
ANC✓★✗
ANC Typeadaptive—
Transparency✓✓
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.3★5.1
Profiles—HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP
Multipoint✓✓
Wired ConnectorUSB-C—
Range—9.100000381469727 m★
Earbud Battery
Battery Life8 hrs9 hrs★
Charge Time—2 hrs★
Fast Charging5 Minutes for 1 Hour10 minutes = 1 hour
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Battery
Case Battery24 hrs34 hrs★
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless Charging✓★✗
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count22
NC Mic✓✓
Features
Voice AssistantSiriSiri, Google
Touch Controls✓✓
AppAndroid & iOSJLab app
Gaming Mode—✗
Bone Conduction✗✗
Water ResistanceIP57IPX4

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 (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)

JLab GO Tones+ EBGTONEPFA50WEB

  • Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average sound (8th percentile)8th %ile
  • Below average comfort (29th percentile)

Pricing

JLab GO Tones+ EBGTONEPFA50WEB is $175 cheaper (8.0x less).

Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation0.459score per dollar
vs
JLab GO Tones+ EBGTONEPFA50WEB2.521score per dollar

JLab GO Tones+ EBGTONEPFA50WEB offers 5.5x better value for money

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation

Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 38 specs.

Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness

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