Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple
94 Overall Score
vs
Shokz OpenDots ONE
Shokz
55 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple AirPods Pro 3
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
Shokz OpenDots ONE
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Shokz OpenDots ONE | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | clip-on |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 16 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Impedance | 140 Ω | 11 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | SHOKZ OpenDots ONE-Open-Ear Headphones, Clip-On Earbuds-Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds with Microphone-Secure, Lightweight, Comfort-Premium Dolby Audio-Water Resistant-Fast Charging-Up to 40 hrs Playtime |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive Audio | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time | 10 min for 2 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 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Shokz App |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | IP54 |
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)
Shokz OpenDots ONE
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Pro 30.473score per dollar
vs
Shokz OpenDots ONE0.392score per dollar
Apple AirPods Pro 3 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Pro 3
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 32 specs.
