Apple
AirPods Pro 3
H2 v2 · Heart-rate sensor · USB-C
93
/ 100
From $249
VS
AirPods Pro 4 wins by 1
Apple
AirPods Pro 4
H3 · Adaptive ANC · Real-time translation
94
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict
AirPods Pro 4 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, AirPods Pro 3 lands at 93 and AirPods Pro 4 at 94. That puts AirPods Pro 4 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick AirPods Pro 3 if…
- ✓Apple ecosystem magic
- ✓Heart-rate monitoring
- ✓Best auto-switching
Pick AirPods Pro 4 if…
- ✓H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- ✓Real-time Live Translate
- ✓Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
Score breakdown
AirPods Pro 3
93 anc 94
sound 90
comfort 92
battery 80
features 96
AirPods Pro 4
94 anc 96
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 82
features 98
Specs side-by-side
Spec
AirPods Pro 3
AirPods Pro 4
Chip
H2 v2
H3
Drivers
Custom high-excursion
—
Battery
7 h (ANC on) / 35 h case
6 h (ANC) / 35 h case
Connectivity
BT 5.3
BT 5.4
Water rating
IP57
IP57
Release year
—
2025
AirPods Pro 3
Pros
- +Apple ecosystem magic
- +Heart-rate monitoring
- +Best auto-switching
Cons
- −Android unfriendly
- −Battery average
- −Ear-tip fit can slip
AirPods Pro 4
Pros
- +H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- +Real-time Live Translate
- +Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
Cons
- −Pricier than AirPods Pro 3
- −Android compatibility limited
- −Battery ~6h still
FAQ: AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 4
Which is better, AirPods Pro 3 or AirPods Pro 4? +
AirPods Pro 4 scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is AirPods Pro 3 worth the price? +
At $249, AirPods Pro 3 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in features.
Is AirPods Pro 4 worth the price? +
At $279, AirPods Pro 4 delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in features.
Does AirPods Pro 3 or AirPods Pro 4 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.