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AirPods Pro 3

H2 v2 · Heart-rate sensor · USB-C

93
/ 100
From $249
VS
AirPods Pro 3 wins by 1
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Lossless

92
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

AirPods Pro 3 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, AirPods Pro 3 lands at 93 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds at 92. That puts AirPods Pro 3 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 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds if…

  • Best ANC for earbuds
  • Excellent comfort with StayHear Max tips
  • Immersive Audio

Score breakdown

AirPods Pro 3
93
anc 94
sound 90
comfort 92
battery 80
features 96
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
92
anc 98
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 78
features 90

Specs side-by-side

Spec
AirPods Pro 3
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Chip
H2 v2
Drivers
Custom high-excursion
Battery
7 h (ANC on) / 35 h case
6 h (ANC) / 24 h case
Connectivity
BT 5.3
Water rating
IP57
IPX4
Codecs
aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC

AirPods Pro 3

Pros
  • +Apple ecosystem magic
  • +Heart-rate monitoring
  • +Best auto-switching
Cons
  • Android unfriendly
  • Battery average
  • Ear-tip fit can slip

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Pros
  • +Best ANC for earbuds
  • +Excellent comfort with StayHear Max tips
  • +Immersive Audio
Cons
  • Only 6 h battery
  • Case is chunky
  • No wireless charging standard

FAQ: AirPods Pro 3 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Which is better, AirPods Pro 3 or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds? +

AirPods Pro 3 scores 93 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 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds worth the price? +

At $299, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in anc.

Does AirPods Pro 3 or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 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.