Apple AirPods Pro 3
iPhone users who want ANC
$249Checked November 1, 2026
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My short take
Apple claims 8 hours with ANC, and each bud weighs 5.55 g with an IP57 rating. SoundGuys lists only SBC and AAC, so Android phones get no LDAC or aptX.
The specs
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- Weight
- 5.55 g
- Active noise cancelling
- yes
- Bluetooth codecs
- AAC, SBC
- Water rating
- IP57
Close in price
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
Galaxy phone owners
$249.99Checked November 1, 2026
$249.99Checked November 1, 2026
Powerbeats Pro 2
Running with ear hooks
$249.99Checked November 1, 2026
$249.99Checked November 1, 2026
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Pixel owners, small ears
$229Checked November 1, 2026
$229Checked November 1, 2026
Nothing Headphone (1)
Design and LDAC on a budget
$299Checked November 1, 2026
$299Checked November 1, 2026