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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Apple AirPods 4 (ANC)
Apple AirPods Pro 3 ($249) vs Apple AirPods 4 (ANC) ($179) — 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 (ANC) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249 | $179 |
| Weight | 5g | 41g |
| ANC | Adaptive Audio 2.0 | Adaptive |
| Battery | 7h / 35h case | 30h total |
| Chip | H2 | H2 |
| Codec | AAC + Apple Lossless | — |
| Charging | MagSafe + USB-C | — |
| Fit | Silicone XS–L + XL | Open |
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)
- Open-fit ANC
- USB-C
- H2 chip
- Open fit ANC limited
- No wireless case (base)
Apple AirPods 4 (ANC) is the better value at $179. If weight matters most, Apple AirPods Pro 3 carries lighter at 5g. Both are part of our curated true wireless index — tap through to check current pricing.