Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Apple AirPods 4
Apple AirPods Pro 3 ($249) vs Apple AirPods 4 ($129) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right true wireless.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|
| Price | $249 | $129 |
| Weight | 5g | 4g |
| ANC | Adaptive Audio 2.0 | Active (on ANC model) |
| Battery | 7h / 35h case | 5h / 30h case |
| Chip | H2 | H2 |
| Codec | AAC + Apple Lossless | — |
| Charging | MagSafe + USB-C | — |
| Fit | Silicone XS–L + XL | One-size open ear |
| Price | — | $129 (no ANC) / $179 (ANC) |
| Feature | — | Personalized Spatial Audio |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Adaptive Audio 2.0 class-leading
- Hearing health test + aid
- Apple Intelligence live translation
- 7h battery (up from 6h)
- MagSafe case unchanged
- AAC-only codec (no LDAC)
- Apple ecosystem best
- Premium price unchanged
Apple AirPods 4
- ANC at $179 tier now
- H2 chip in base model
- Open design fits more people
- Personalized Spatial Audio
- Familiar AirPods form factor
- No ear tips for seal
- 6h battery (less than Pro)
- One-size fit not universal
Apple AirPods 4 is the better value at $129. Both are part of our curated true wireless index — tap through to check current pricing.