What is the difference between AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4?

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Overall Score: 9.8/10

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AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4 serve different users with different priorities.

Design

Pro 3: In-ear design with silicone tips sealing into ear canal. AirPods 4: Open-ear design resting in ear without entering canal. Two versions available (standard and with ANC).

Noise Cancellation

Pro 3: Best-in-class ANC, 4x better than original Pro. AirPods 4 with ANC: Decent for open design. AirPods 4 standard: None.

Sound

Pro 3: Fuller bass, more immersive sound from ear canal seal. AirPods 4: More natural, airy sound. Some prefer this for podcasts and calls.

Pro 3 Exclusives

• Heart rate tracking
• FDA-cleared hearing aid functionality
• Conversation Boost
• IP57 water resistance (vs IP54)
• Foam-infused tips in 5 sizes

Shared Features

• H2 chip
• Personalized Spatial Audio with head tracking
• Live Translation (iPhone 15 Pro+ required)
• Adaptive Audio
• USB-C charging

Battery

Pro 3: Up to 10 hours (transparency) / 8 hours (ANC) AirPods 4: Up to 5 hours

Pricing

• Pro 3:
• AirPods 4 with ANC:
• AirPods 4 standard:

Recommendations

Pro 3: Workouts, commuting, travel, premium audio, health features. AirPods 4: If in-ear tips are uncomfortable, primarily for calls/podcasts, or budget-conscious.