Apple
AirPods 3
True-wireless · 2021
82
/ 100
From $179
VS
AirPods Pro 2 wins by 10
Apple
AirPods Pro 2
True-wireless · 2022
92
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict
AirPods Pro 2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, AirPods 3 lands at 82 and AirPods Pro 2 at 92. That puts AirPods Pro 2 ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick AirPods 3 if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
Pick AirPods Pro 2 if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
AirPods 3 82
vs 92 AirPods Pro 2
Score breakdown
AirPods 3
82 anc 79
sound 81
comfort 80
battery 78
features 78
AirPods Pro 2
92 anc 89
sound 91
comfort 90
battery 78
features 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | AirPods 3 | AirPods Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True-wireless | True-wireless |
| Release year | 2021 | 2022 |
AirPods 3
Pros
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
Cons
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
AirPods Pro 2
Pros
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
Cons
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
FAQ: AirPods 3 vs AirPods Pro 2
Which is better, AirPods 3 or AirPods Pro 2? +
AirPods Pro 2 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is AirPods 3 worth the price? +
At $179, AirPods 3 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in sound.
Is AirPods Pro 2 worth the price? +
At $249, AirPods Pro 2 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Does AirPods 3 or AirPods Pro 2 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.