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Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4
8.5SoundGuys scoreRead our review ›
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Apple
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Gen
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
Noise Isolation / ANC & sound
6.5/ 10
6.5
0.010.0
A 6.5 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the top quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.
4.5/ 5
SoundMDAQS Overall4.5
1.05.0
A 4.5 puts its audio quality in the bottom third of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 64 of the 271 we've cataloged.
Key specs
Battery Life Earbuds
6 hAbove average10 h
3 h16 h
above average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.
IP Rating
IP57IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IP574%
IP57 appears on 4% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).
Noise Cancellation Type
ActiveMost commonActive61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%
Active is the most common — on 61% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).
Battery
- Battery Life Earbuds
- 6 h
- Battery Life With Case
- 24 h
- Charging Method
- USB-C + Wireless
- Full Charge Minutes
- 5 min
- Battery Life Anc On
- 8 h
- Battery Life Wireless
- 10 h
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Build
- IP Rating
- IP57
- Sweat Resistance
- Yes
- Water Resistance
- Yes
- Material Case
- Plastic
Sound
- Noise Cancellation Type
- Active
- Passive Isolation
- 20 dB
- Ambient Mode
- Adaptive transparency
- Anc Depth
- 30 dB
- Anc Modes
- Off,anc,transparency
- Driver Type
- Dynamic
- Frequency Response Signature
- V-shaped
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.3
- Bluetooth Codec
- AAC, SBC
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth
- Headphone Jack
- No
- Multipoint Devices
- 2 devices
Design
- Earbud Form Factor
- In-ear
- Case Dimensions
- 62.2 x 47.2 x 21.8 mm mm
- Color Options
- White
- Ear Tip Material
- Silicone, foam
- Ear Tip Sizes Included
- XXS, XS, S, M, L
- Wearing Style
- Shallow fit
- Wearing Time Max
- 8 h
- Weight Per Earbud
- 5.55 g
- Weight With Case
- 43.99 g
Features
- Certified For
- Made for iPhone
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Control Type
- Touch controls
- Find My Device
- Find My (Apple)
- Auto Connect
- Yes
- Auto Pause
- Yes
- Fitness Tracking
- Yes
- Mono Mode
- Yes
- Live Translation
- Platform AI
- Spatial Audio
- Head tracking
- Voice Assistant Support
- Siri
Microphone
- Count
- 3
- Type
- Beamforming array
Release
- Date
- September 19, 2025
- Msrp Usd
- 249 USD
- Year
- 2025
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›Noise cancelling9.0
Isolation6.5
Battery life7.2
Comfort & fit7.0
Connectivity5.0
Design7.0
The verdict
The AirPods Pro 3 is a "jack of all trades, master of some" pair of earbuds that now acts as a fitness tracker, language translator, and hearing aids. While features like Live Translation still need some refining, these earbuds offer a lot of value for iPhone users.
✓What we like
✓Excellent ANC
✓Great sound quality
✓Hearing Aid features
✓Improved fit
✕What could be better
✕No EQ
✕Many Apple-exclusive features
✕Some connection issues
✕Live Translation needs improvement
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd GenSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.
Frequency response — measurement data
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 3.4 |
| 25 | 3.5 |
| 32 | 3.5 |
| 40 | 3.4 |
| 50 | 2.9 |
| 63 | 2.0 |
| 80 | 0.7 |
| 100 | -1.1 |
| 125 | -3.0 |
| 160 | -3.6 |
| 200 | -2.5 |
| 250 | -1.8 |
| 315 | -1.5 |
| 400 | -0.8 |
| 500 | -1.5 |
| 630 | -0.9 |
| 800 | -0.5 |
| 1000 | -0.0 |
| 1250 | -0.4 |
| 1600 | 0.9 |
| 2000 | 4.0 |
| 2500 | 5.9 |
| 3150 | 4.2 |
| 4000 | 2.5 |
| 5000 | 5.2 |
| 6300 | 6.8 |
| 8000 | 4.2 |
| 10000 | -1.2 |
| 12500 | 1.7 |
| 16000 | -12.4 |
| 20000 | -37.5 |
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Gen
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
Passive isolation — measurement data
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -0.6 |
| 26 | 0.9 |
| 33 | -0.0 |
| 41 | 0.8 |
| 52 | -0.1 |
| 65 | 0.8 |
| 82 | 0.8 |
| 103 | 0.6 |
| 130 | -0.2 |
| 163 | 1.1 |
| 205 | 2.5 |
| 259 | 3.5 |
| 325 | 6.5 |
| 410 | 9.9 |
| 516 | 9.7 |
| 613 | 9.2 |
| 772 | 13.4 |
| 972 | 15.4 |
| 1220 | 17.7 |
| 1540 | 20.1 |
| 1940 | 23.6 |
| 2440 | 28.4 |
| 3070 | 37.7 |
| 3870 | 45.3 |
| 4870 | 24.3 |
| 6130 | 26.6 |
| 7720 | 27.7 |
| 9720 | 38.9 |
| 12200 | 32.5 |
| 15400 | 42.0 |
| 19400 | 26.1 |
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Gen
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
Noise cancelling — measurement data
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 2.3 |
| 26 | 14.8 |
| 33 | 16.6 |
| 41 | 23.9 |
| 52 | 31.1 |
| 65 | 31.7 |
| 82 | 34.4 |
| 103 | 41.7 |
| 130 | 32.6 |
| 163 | 40.4 |
| 205 | 37.9 |
| 259 | 39.9 |
| 325 | 34.7 |
| 410 | 38.9 |
| 516 | 32.2 |
| 613 | 28.5 |
| 772 | 31.2 |
| 972 | 33.8 |
| 1220 | 37.3 |
| 1540 | 37.6 |
| 1940 | 43.1 |
| 2440 | 42.8 |
| 3070 | 43.5 |
| 3870 | 36.7 |
| 4870 | 23.9 |
| 6130 | 29.0 |
| 7720 | 30.6 |
| 9720 | 36.1 |
| 12200 | 27.3 |
| 15400 | 37.4 |
| 19400 | 27.4 |
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Gen
4.7
3.1
4.4
4.5
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
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More from the team ›Commentary and deep dives from the SoundGuys editorial team.
I ditched my AirPods Pro 3 for Sony's WF-1000XM6 and only lasted a weekI thought the more expensive earbuds would win. I was wrong.
Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterI thought I'd always travel with over-ear headphones—until nowOne trip made me realize I'd been optimizing for the flight, not the travel day.Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterI've been using AirPods Pro 3 like open-ear earbuds, and I'm never going backTry this trick before buying a pair of open-ear earbuds.Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterHow long should your earbuds last? Our battery tests have the answerEarbuds don't last long, but how much is enough?
Christian ThomasEditor-at-largeI tested Apple’s AirPods equalizer: Here's what works (and what doesn't)An improvement — if only a small one.Christian ThomasEditor-at-largeAirPods' three-band EQ may not be so badIt may be baby's first EQ, but it has potential.Christian ThomasEditor-at-largeSamsung wants to be the AirPods for Android, and I'm okay with thatSamsung didn't reinvent the earbud. They just finally built one for the other side of the pond.
Adam BirneyManaging Editor
Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterI thought I'd always travel with over-ear headphones—until nowOne trip made me realize I'd been optimizing for the flight, not the travel day.Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterI've been using AirPods Pro 3 like open-ear earbuds, and I'm never going backTry this trick before buying a pair of open-ear earbuds.Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterHow long should your earbuds last? Our battery tests have the answerEarbuds don't last long, but how much is enough?Christian ThomasEditor-at-largeI tested Apple’s AirPods equalizer: Here's what works (and what doesn't)An improvement — if only a small one.Christian ThomasEditor-at-largeAirPods' three-band EQ may not be so badIt may be baby's first EQ, but it has potential.Christian ThomasEditor-at-largeSamsung wants to be the AirPods for Android, and I'm okay with thatSamsung didn't reinvent the earbud. They just finally built one for the other side of the pond.Adam BirneyManaging EditorMore Wireless Earbuds
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