Quick Pick
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AirPods Pro 3
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AirPods Pro 3
- Active Noise Cancellation for reducing distractions in noisy environments.
- Five silicone ear tip sizes for a more secure personalized fit.
- Heart rate sensor for tracking workout heart rate through the earbuds.
- Up to 8 hours listening time for longer use between charges.
- IP57 dust sweat and water resistance for stronger workout protection.
- Swipe volume control for adjusting sound directly from the earbuds.
Alternative
AirPods 4
- No Active Noise Cancellation.
- Open fit design without silicone ear tips.
- No heart rate sensor.
- Up to 5 hours listening time.
- IP54 dust sweat and water resistance.
- Force sensor without swipe volume control.
Why Do I Recommend The AirPods Pro 3?
- The AirPods Pro 3 features Active Noise Cancellation for reducing distracting environmental sound and maintaining clearer audio in offices, airplanes, and other noisy surroundings, while the standard AirPods 4 does not include Active Noise Cancellation.
- AirPods Pro 3 includes a heart rate sensor for tracking heart rate directly through the earbuds during compatible workouts and fitness activities, while the AirPods 4 does not include a heart rate sensor.
- It supports Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, and Hearing Protection features for providing additional tools to monitor hearing and manage exposure to loud environmental sounds, whereas the AirPods 4 does not include these hearing-health capabilities.
- The AirPods Pro 3 provides up to 8 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled for longer listening sessions between charges, while the AirPods 4 provides up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge.
- AirPods Pro 3 includes swipe-based Touch control for adjusting volume directly from either earbud without reaching for an iPhone or other connected device, while the AirPods 4 uses a force sensor without swipe volume adjustment.
- It features IP57 dust, sweat, and water resistance for stronger protection during workouts, outdoor activities, and exposure to wet conditions, whereas the AirPods 4 features IP54 dust, sweat, and water resistance.
- The AirPods Pro 3 comes with a MagSafe Charging Case for convenient wireless charging with MagSafe, Apple Watch, and Qi-certified chargers, whereas the standard AirPods 4 comes with a USB-C Charging Case without wireless charging.
- AirPods Pro 3 comes with five sizes of silicone ear tips for creating a secure in-ear seal that improves noise isolation, bass response, and fit stability, whereas the AirPods 4 uses an open-ear design without silicone ear tips.
Maybe the AirPods 4 price can make you comfortable because itβs a little bit cheaper than the AirPods Pro 3. But you have to compromise all the above-mentioned features. Now the Decision is Yours. I hope it was helpful to choose the right one.
Side By Side Comparison
| Feature | AirPods Pro 3 | AirPods 4 |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Supported | Not supported |
| Heart Rate Sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| Hearing Test | Supported | Not supported |
| Hearing Aid Feature | Supported | Not supported |
| Hearing Protection | Supported | Not supported |
| Listening Time | Up to 8 hours with ANC | Up to 5 hours |
| Dust and Water Resistance | IP57 | IP54 |
| Volume Control | Swipe Touch control | No swipe volume control |
| Ear Tip Design | Silicone ear tips | Open fit |
| Ear Tip Sizes | XXS XS S M L | None |
| Charging Case | MagSafe Charging Case | USB C Charging Case |
| MagSafe Charging | Supported | Not supported |
| Apple Watch Charger Support | Supported | Not supported |
| Qi Wireless Charging | Supported | Not supported |
| Fit Style | Sealed in ear | Open ear |
| Price | Check AirPods Pro 3 Price | Check AirPods 4 Price |