Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple
95 Overall Score
vs
Shure AONIC 215 Gen 2
Shure
59 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Commute
Fitness
Travel
Calls
Gaming
Music
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Shure AONIC 215 Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L | fit kit with a variety of sleeves |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 21 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 18 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 140 Ω | 20 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 107 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC, aptX |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive Audio | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time | 15 minutes of charge will get you about 1 hour of use |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Android & iOS | ShurePlus PLAY |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | IPX4 |
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)
Shure AONIC 215 Gen 2
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong battery (79th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Pro 30.477score per dollar
vs
Shure AONIC 215 Gen 20.237score per dollar
Apple AirPods Pro 3 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Pro 3
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 36 specs.
