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Apple's AirPods Pro 3: Price and Performance Champ
13 Feb
Summary
- AirPods Pro 3 undercut competitors Bose and Sony on price.
- Apple's design and transparency mode are superior.
- Sony leads in sound quality, Bose in noise cancellation.
Apple's AirPods Pro 3 set a competitive benchmark at $249, undercutting rivals Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Sony WF-1000XM6. The AirPods Pro 3 stand out with their minimalist stem-based design, offering intuitive playback controls.
Functionality extends to superior transparency modes, providing a natural representation of ambient sound, a feature where Apple significantly outperforms Sony and Bose. Apple's noise cancellation is also highly competitive, though Bose edges ahead in aggressive noise reduction.
In terms of connectivity, Apple offers seamless switching within its ecosystem, while Sony and Bose support broader Bluetooth codecs and multipoint connectivity. Battery life is comparable across all three, with each offering around 24 hours total listening time.
Sony's WF-1000XM6 leads in pure sound quality with a neutral and detailed profile, and Bose offers an exciting, albeit less neutral, sound signature. Ultimately, the AirPods Pro 3's combination of price, design, and user-friendly features positions them as a top choice.
