Weight
- Apple AirPods Pro 3
- 43.99 g for the case
- Apple AirPods 5
- 32.3 g for the case
Earbud comparison
Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Apple AirPods 5
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Apple AirPods Pro 3
KSh 32,500In Stock | 02  Apple AirPods 5
KSh 23,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 lasts longer per charge (8 hours) and offers wireless charging and case wireless charging, while the Apple AirPods 5 costs KSh 9,000 less.
Controls
- Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Press once to play or pause media
- Apple AirPods 5
- Force sensor for playback, calls and listening modes
Audio
- Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Custom high dynamic range amplifier
- Apple AirPods 5
- H2 chip
Sensors
- Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Skin-detect sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer
- Apple AirPods 5
- Optical in-ear sensor, motion- and speech-detecting accelerometers
Transparency / ambient mode
- Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Adaptive Audio, transparency mode
- Apple AirPods 5
- Transparency and Adaptive Audio
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Rated for up to 8 hours per charge (vs 4).
- Wireless charging.
Apple AirPods 5
- Lower price: KSh 23,500 (vs KSh 32,500).
- Lighter charging case: 32.3 g versus 43.99 g.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Apple AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Silicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L) | Open-fit design |
| Weight | 5.55 grams | 4.3 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours with the case | Up to 4 hours per charge; 20 hours with the case |
| Controls | Press once to play or pause media | Force sensor for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Water resistance | IP57 water and dust resistance | IP57 water and dust resistance |
| Audio | Custom high dynamic range amplifier | H2 chip |
| Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time | 5 minutes in case provides around 1 hour |
| Sensors | Skin-detect sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer | Optical in-ear sensor, motion- and speech-detecting accelerometers |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Adaptive Audio, transparency mode | Transparency and Adaptive Audio |
| Case type | MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop | Charging Case (USB-C) |
| Case features | Includes a speaker for use with Find My | USB-C charging and status indicator |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both are rated IP57.
- Both have active noise cancellation.
- Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
In summary
For most buyers the Apple AirPods Pro 3 is the better buy; the Apple AirPods 5 makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.
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