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Updated April 2026 PIXLRUN · COMPARE LAB v3

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The duel.
Two phones, one verdict.

Lab-tested over 14 days each. Identical conditions, identical workloads, scored on a calibrated 100-point rubric.

Beats · 2024 Worth a look
Beats Studio Pro

Beats Studio Pro

Apple chip, USB-C, and finally lossless.

8.7/10
From
$349
Apple · 2026 PixlRun pick
Apple AirPods Pro 3

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Next-gen silence. Hear only what matters.

9.4/10
From
$299

The full spec sheet.

Grouped by what matters to use, not by alphabet. Winners highlighted with an acid dot.

Performance
Chip
ChipApple H3 Audio Chip
Battery & Charging
Earbud Battery
Earbud Battery8 hours (ANC on), 10 hours (ANC off)
Total Battery
Total Battery36 hours with MagSafe charging case
Charging
ChargingUSB-C, MagSafe, Qi2 wireless
Body & Build
Water Resistance
Water ResistanceIP57 (earbuds), IP55 (case)
Weight
Weight5.3g per earbud, 45g case
Connectivity
Connectivity
ConnectivityBluetooth 5.4, Apple U2 chip (UWB)
General
Touch Controls
Touch ControlsForce sensor + touch swipe gestures
Voice Assistant
Voice AssistantSiri with on-device processing

Pros & cons,
at a glance.

A bento grid of what each one nails — and where it falls short.

Beats Studio Pro

What you'll love

Apple chip, USB-C, and finally lossless.

Apple AirPods Pro 3

What you'll love

Next-gen silence. Hear only what matters.

  • Industry-leading ANC performance, Lossless audio via H3 chip, 36-hour total battery life, Personalized Spatial Audio with head tracking

Watch out for

  • Premium price tag, Limited compatibility outside Apple ecosystem, No high-res audio over Bluetooth

The verdict.

After 14 days each, in real-world use — here's how we'd actually spend the money.

PixlRun verdict · May 2026

If you want the higher overall score, get the Apple AirPods Pro 3.

Apple AirPods Pro 3 takes the overall win at 9.4/10. Beats Studio Pro: Apple chip, USB-C, and finally lossless.. Apple AirPods Pro 3: Next-gen silence. Hear only what matters..

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PixlRun Lab Score
Composite · 14-day test cycle
Beats Studio Pro8.7
Apple AirPods Pro 39.4
Margin+0.7
ConfidenceHigh

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