⚖ Head to Head Comparison
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple
89
$249
VS
+2
Apple MacBook Pro M5
Apple
87
$1699
Razor-Thin Margin
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 barely edges out the Apple MacBook Pro M5 by just 2 points (89 vs 87). With such a slim margin across 24 reviews, both are excellent choices.
💡 Our Take: This is essentially a toss-up. Consider price, ecosystem compatibility, and specific features.
✓ Apple AirPods Pro 3 scores 2 points higher ✓ 7 publications reviewed both ✓ Based on 24 expert reviews
High confidence verdict: 7 publications reviewed both products directly.
📈 Score Breakdown by Publication
| Publication | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Apple MacBook Pro M5 |
|---|---|---|
| CNET | 92 | 86 |
| Gizmodo | 80 | 80 |
| PCMag | 80 | 90 |
| Tom's Guide | 90 | 90 |
| Wired | 100 | 80 |
| Apple Insider | 100 | — |
| Business World | 90 | — |
| CGMTech | — | 85 |
| Macworld | — | 80 |
| Mashable | 95 | — |
| Notebookcheck | — | 90 |
| Sounds Guys | 78 | — |
| Techlicious | 60 | — |
| The Telegraph | 90 | — |
| Tom's Hardware | — | 90 |
| Trusted Reviews | 100 | — |
⚙ Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Apple MacBook Pro M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 6 hours (with ANC on), 30 hours (with charging case) | 72.4 WHr, 100WHr |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | — |
| Screen Size | — | 14.2",16.2" |
| Display Type | — | Liquid Retina XDR |
| Resolution | — | 3024x1964 3456x2234 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120Hz |
| Processor | — | Apple M5 Pro, Apple M5 Max, Apple M5 Pro Max |
| RAM | — | 16GB,32GB,64GB,128GB |
| Storage | — | 1TB,2TB,4TB,8TB |
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