What AirPods to buy?

Compare exactly 2 models on chip, sound, noise cancellation, battery life, and price.

AirPods Pro 3 in White

White

AirPods 4 avec Réduction de bruit in White

White

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Value Rating6.1/10

Calculation details

  • Performance: 10.0 × 33% = 3.33
  • Battery: 8.3 × 33% = 2.78
  • Price: 0.0 × 33% = 0.00

Total: 6.1/10

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Value Rating6.2/10

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  • Performance: 9.2 × 33% = 3.08
  • Battery: 5.0 × 33% = 1.67
  • Price: 4.4 × 33% = 1.47

Total: 6.2/10

Year 2025Year 2024
H2
Chip H2
H2
Chip H2
Active noise cancellation Yes
Active noise cancellation Yes
Transparency mode YesTransparency mode Yes
Adaptive audio YesAdaptive audio Yes
Live translation Yes
Live translation Yes
8 hUp to 8 h listening
on a single charge
4 hUp to 4 h listening
on a single charge
24 h
Battery life with charging case 24 h
20 h
Battery life with charging case 20 h
Spatial audio Yes (personalized)Spatial audio Yes (personalized)
Water resistance IP54 (earbuds and case)
Water resistance IP54 (earbuds, case, and USB-C)
Connectivity Bluetooth 5.3Connectivity Bluetooth 5.3
Case MagSafe case (USB-C)Case Wireless charging case

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AirPods Pro 2

Generation 22022

150 €

Value Rating8.2/10
Recommendation9.0/10

+ Strengths

  • Good battery life for daily use
  • Strong performance for its generation
  • Competitive price for the current market

− Trade-offs

  • Display is less premium than higher-end options
  • Performance trade-offs depend on your use case
  • Compromises may appear depending on your priorities

Top 2

AirPods 4

Generation 42024

129 €

Value Rating8.0/10
Recommendation8.4/10

+ Strengths

  • Good battery life for daily use
  • Competitive price for the current market
  • Strong performance for its generation

− Trade-offs

  • Display is less premium than higher-end options
  • Performance trade-offs depend on your use case
  • Compromises may appear depending on your priorities

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AirPods Pro 3

Generation 32025

249 €

Value Rating6.1/10
Recommendation8.3/10

+ Strengths

  • Strong performance for its generation
  • Good battery life for daily use
  • Comfortable and readable display

− Trade-offs

  • Can be more expensive than alternatives
  • Performance trade-offs depend on your use case
  • Compromises may appear depending on your priorities