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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Apple AirPods Pro 3

MFHP4ZM/A · MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) · UK

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Exact model & source notes

AirPods Pro 3 (MFHP4ZM/A in the UK, MFHP4LL/A in the US) are Apple's true wireless earbuds with silicone ear tips in five sizes, active noise cancellation, the H2 chip and a heart-rate sensor for workouts. Apple rates them at up to 8 hours with ANC on and up to 24 hours with the MagSafe Charging Case.

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WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the Apple AirPods Pro 3 for

A wireless connection
Active noise cancellation: Yes vs No
Microphone: Yes vs No

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A wired connection

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See the 5 verified differences

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Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

729906 · 48 ohm · black

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The DT 900 PRO X (article 729906) is beyerdynamic's open-back, around-ear wired studio headphone built around its 48-ohm STELLAR.45 dynamic driver. It uses a detachable mini-XLR cable, two straight cables (3 m and 1.8 m) come in the box, and it works with beyerdynamic's free HEADPHONE LAB plug-in, which offers individual factory calibration for this model.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison

Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
“Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

FEATURES SIDE BY SIDE6 topics

Yes and No describe the listed feature. Missing evidence stays unverified.

SELECTED TOPIC

01 / 06

Microphone

A built-in microphone matters for calls and voice chat. An audio-only headphone connection does not supply a microphone channel.

Apple AirPods Pro 3Yes

Manufacturer specification · Dual beamforming microphones plus an inward-facing microphone.

Source 1

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO XNo

Manufacturer specification · Supplied cables end in a stereo headphone jack; no microphone is listed.

Source 1 Source 2

Choose your must-haves

Start with your listening environment. Open and closed earcups suit different surroundings. A closed back is not the same as active noise cancellation. Check the exact cable and headphone output. We do not turn impedance, driver size or unpaired lab results into a sound-quality score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

5 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 1 is also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

Apple AirPods Pro 3Bluetooth 5.3; MagSafe Charging Case works with MagSafe, Apple Watch and Qi-certified chargers or USB-C

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO XWired; detachable single-sided cable with 3-pin mini-XLR at the headphone and 3.5 mm stereo jack with 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) adapter

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · USB-C charge cable sold separately.

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Active noise cancellation

Apple AirPods Pro 3Yes

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO XNo

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode and Adaptive Audio.

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

Manufacturer specification · Passive, open-back design; no active noise cancellation is listed.

beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Microphone

In Visual facts

Apple AirPods Pro 3Yes

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO XNo

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Dual beamforming microphones plus an inward-facing microphone.

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

Manufacturer specification · Supplied cables end in a stereo headphone jack; no microphone is listed.

beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery life

Apple AirPods Pro 3Earbuds: up to 8 hours per charge with Active Noise Cancellation on (7.5 hours with Spatial Audio and head tracking); up to 6.5 hours with heart-rate sensing during workouts; up to 10 hours in Transparency using the Hearing Aid feature. With the MagSafe Charging Case: up to 24 hours with Active Noise Cancellation on. 5 minutes in the case gives around 1 hour. Apple does not publish an ANC-off figure.

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO XNot required: passive wired headphones powered by the audio source

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Apple's tests (July–August 2025, pre-production units paired with iPhone 17 Pro, 50% volume) ran until the first earbud stopped.

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

Manufacturer specification · Passive headphones with no battery or charging.

beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Wearing style

Apple AirPods Pro 3In-ear, true wireless (silicone ear tips in five sizes)

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO XOver-ear (circumaural), open-back wired studio headphones

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (22)

Acoustic design

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO XOpen-back

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Nominal impedance

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X48 ohm

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Driver construction

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO XDynamic STELLAR.45 driver

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

Manufacturer specification · beyerdynamic's driver name; a diameter is not stated in the sources read.

beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cable length

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X3 m

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

Manufacturer specification · Longest supplied cable; a second 1.8 m straight cable is also included.

beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Case speaker for Find My

Apple AirPods Pro 3Yes

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO XNot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headphone chip

Apple AirPods Pro 3Apple H2 headphone chip; second-generation Ultra Wideband chip in the case

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO XNot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Supplied plug and adapter

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X3-pin mini-XLR (headphone end); gold-plated 3.5 mm stereo jack with 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) adapter

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Earbud controls

Apple AirPods Pro 3Touch control: press controls (play/pause, answer/mute, camera remote, end call, skip forward/back, hold to switch listening modes) plus swipe up or down for volume

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO XNot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated total harmonic distortion

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X0.80% at 100 Hz, 0.05% at 500 Hz, 0.04% at 1 kHz (at 1 mW)

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Earpads

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO XVelour, replaceable; headband pad also replaceable

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated frequency range

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X5–40,000 Hz

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headband pressure

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X5.3 N

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HEADPHONE LAB software

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO XSupported through a separate DAW plug-in, with individual factory calibration

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

Manufacturer specification · Free plug-in for DAW software (VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS) with crossfeed and optional room simulation; there is no standalone version. beyerdynamic lists the DT 900 PRO X among the models offered FACTORY CALIBRATION, based on the production measurement data of the individual unit.

beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic HEADPHONE LAB — plug-in features, formats and FACTORY CALIBRATION model list

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Health and hearing features

Apple AirPods Pro 3Heart-rate sensor for workouts; Hearing Test, Hearing Aid and Hearing Protection

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO XNot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Hearing features depend on compatible Apple devices, software and regional availability.

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

In the box

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO XHeadphones, 3 m straight mini-XLR cable, 1.8 m straight mini-XLR cable (each with 3.5 mm jack and 6.35 mm adapter), bag

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum input power

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X100 mW short-term; 30 mW rated continuous

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated sensitivity

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X100 dB SPL at 1 mW / 500 Hz; 114 dB SPL at 1 V / 500 Hz

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

Manufacturer specification · Two references are given: per 1 mW and per 1 V, both at 500 Hz.

beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Serviceability

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO XNearly all components replaceable, including ear pads and headband pad

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

Manufacturer specification · Product page (Sustainability): 'If required, nearly all the headphones’ components can be replaced'. The spec sheet lists 'Soft, replaceable ear pads and headband pad' and states that the detachable mini-XLR cable can be replaced by cables of different lengths and connection options.

beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Spatial audio

Apple AirPods Pro 3Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO XNot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Apple: compatible hardware and software required; works with compatible content in supported apps. An iPhone with TrueDepth camera is required to create the personal profile for Spatial Audio.

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dust, sweat and water resistance

Apple AirPods Pro 3IP57 (earbuds and charging case)

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO XNot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight

Apple AirPods Pro 35.55 g

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO XNot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud. The MagSafe Charging Case weighs 43.99 g.

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight without cable

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X345 g

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

Manufacturer specification · Headphones without cable.

beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official North America store page and technical data beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

0 shared fields have the same recorded value.

YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR RULES.

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Feature matching for the features you select. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Start with your listening setup.

Choose a starting point, then fine-tune your must-haves.

FINE-TUNE THE DETAILS

Your essentials.

These shortcuts select the features shown above. Check the fit against your own equipment and listening space.

A feature match describes the selected requirements. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Open-back designFor a quiet listening spaceClosed-back designAn enclosed outer earcupDetachable cableUnplug the cable at the headphonesBuilt-in microphoneFor calls and voice chatActive noise cancellationNot the same as a closed back

YOUR CHOICE

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

Select a feature to check your fit.

Feature matching, not a sound-quality score. The specification table links to the evidence for each feature.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Apple AirPods Pro 3

What it brings

Five ear-tip sizes (XXS to L) are included, and Apple lists hearing features — Hearing Test, Hearing Aid and Hearing Protection — plus a heart-rate sensor for workouts.
Manufacturer source
The earbuds and case are rated IP57, and the case charges from MagSafe, Apple Watch, Qi or USB-C chargers, with a Find My speaker and Ultra Wideband chip.
Manufacturer source

What to check

No USB-C cable is included, and Apple publishes battery figures only with ANC on or with specific features in use, not with noise control off.
Manufacturer source
At 5.55 g each the earbuds are heavier than AirPods 5 (4.3 g), and the 43.99 g case is also heavier. Many features, such as hearing tools and Personalised Spatial Audio, need compatible Apple devices.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

What it brings

A 48-ohm nominal impedance and a rated 100 dB SPL at 1 mW mean it is specified for use with laptops, tablets and phones as well as studio interfaces.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
The single-sided cable detaches at a mini-XLR connector and can be replaced by cables of different lengths and connection options; the ear pads and headband pad are also replaceable.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

It is an open-back design (beyerdynamic's operating principle: open) with no active noise cancellation, and neither the product page nor the spec sheet gives an ambient-noise attenuation rating.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
There is no microphone or inline remote; the supplied cables are audio-only stereo leads.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

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Source-backed specifications for Apple AirPods Pro 3 and Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X
Specification	Apple AirPods Pro 3	Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

Wearing styleDifferent Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)	In-ear, true wireless (silicone ear tips in five sizes)	Over-ear (circumaural), open-back wired studio headphones
Weight Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Each earbud. The MagSafe Charging Case weighs 43.99 g. Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X No source recorded.	5.55 g	Not provided
Dust, sweat and water resistance Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X No source recorded.	IP57 (earbuds and charging case)	Not provided
Weight without cable Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Manufacturer specification · Headphones without cable. beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official North America store page and technical data beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)	Not provided	345 g
Acoustic design Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)	Not provided	Open-back
Headband pressure Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)	Not provided	5.3 N
Earpads Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)	Not provided	Velour, replaceable; headband pad also replaceable
Serviceability Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Manufacturer specification · Product page (Sustainability): 'If required, nearly all the headphones’ components can be replaced'. The spec sheet lists 'Soft, replaceable ear pads and headband pad' and states that the detachable mini-XLR cable can be replaced by cables of different lengths and connection options. beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)	Not provided	Nearly all components replaceable, including ear pads and headband pad

Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · USB-C charge cable sold separately. Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)	Bluetooth 5.3; MagSafe Charging Case works with MagSafe, Apple Watch and Qi-certified chargers or USB-C	Wired; detachable single-sided cable with 3-pin mini-XLR at the headphone and 3.5 mm stereo jack with 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) adapter
Battery lifeDifferent Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Apple's tests (July–August 2025, pre-production units paired with iPhone 17 Pro, 50% volume) ran until the first earbud stopped. Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Manufacturer specification · Passive headphones with no battery or charging. beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)	Earbuds: up to 8 hours per charge with Active Noise Cancellation on (7.5 hours with Spatial Audio and head tracking); up to 6.5 hours with heart-rate sensing during workouts; up to 10 hours in Transparency using the Hearing Aid feature. With the MagSafe Charging Case: up to 24 hours with Active Noise Cancellation on. 5 minutes in the case gives around 1 hour. Apple does not publish an ANC-off figure.	Not required: passive wired headphones powered by the audio source
Cable length Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Manufacturer specification · Longest supplied cable; a second 1.8 m straight cable is also included. beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)	Not provided	3 m
Supplied plug and adapter Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)	Not provided	3-pin mini-XLR (headphone end); gold-plated 3.5 mm stereo jack with 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) adapter

Headphone chip Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X No source recorded.	Apple H2 headphone chip; second-generation Ultra Wideband chip in the case	Not provided
Spatial audio Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Apple: compatible hardware and software required; works with compatible content in supported apps. An iPhone with TrueDepth camera is required to create the personal profile for Spatial Audio. Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X No source recorded.	Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking	Not provided
Driver construction Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Manufacturer specification · beyerdynamic's driver name; a diameter is not stated in the sources read. beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)	Not provided	Dynamic STELLAR.45 driver
Nominal impedance Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)	Not provided	48 ohm
Rated frequency range Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)	Not provided	5–40,000 Hz
Rated sensitivity Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Manufacturer specification · Two references are given: per 1 mW and per 1 V, both at 500 Hz. beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)	Not provided	100 dB SPL at 1 mW / 500 Hz; 114 dB SPL at 1 V / 500 Hz
Rated total harmonic distortion Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)	Not provided	0.80% at 100 Hz, 0.05% at 500 Hz, 0.04% at 1 kHz (at 1 mW)
Maximum input power Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)	Not provided	100 mW short-term; 30 mW rated continuous

MicrophoneDifferent Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Dual beamforming microphones plus an inward-facing microphone. Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Manufacturer specification · Supplied cables end in a stereo headphone jack; no microphone is listed. beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)	Yes	No
Active noise cancellationDifferent Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode and Adaptive Audio. Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Manufacturer specification · Passive, open-back design; no active noise cancellation is listed. beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)	Yes	No

Earbud controls Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X No source recorded.	Touch control: press controls (play/pause, answer/mute, camera remote, end call, skip forward/back, hold to switch listening modes) plus swipe up or down for volume	Not provided
Health and hearing features Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Hearing features depend on compatible Apple devices, software and regional availability. Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X No source recorded.	Heart-rate sensor for workouts; Hearing Test, Hearing Aid and Hearing Protection	Not provided
Case speaker for Find My Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
HEADPHONE LAB software Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Manufacturer specification · Free plug-in for DAW software (VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS) with crossfeed and optional room simulation; there is no standalone version. beyerdynamic lists the DT 900 PRO X among the models offered FACTORY CALIBRATION, based on the production measurement data of the individual unit. beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic HEADPHONE LAB — plug-in features, formats and FACTORY CALIBRATION model list	Not provided	Supported through a separate DAW plug-in, with individual factory calibration

In the box Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — spec sheet E1 / DT 900 PRO X (08.21)	Not provided	Headphones, 3 m straight mini-XLR cable, 1.8 m straight mini-XLR cable (each with 3.5 mm jack and 6.35 mm adapter), bag

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Beyerdynamic MMX 300 PRO

Impedance: 48 Ω
Cable length: 2.5 m
Wearing style: Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back wired gaming headset with boom microphone

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Beyerdynamic MMX 330 PRO

Impedance: 48 Ω
Cable length: 2.5 m
Wearing style: Over-ear (circumaural), open-back wired gaming headset with boom microphone

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Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X

Impedance: 48 Ω
Cable length: 3 m
Wearing style: Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back wired studio headphones

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Logitech G335

Impedance: 36 Ω
Wearing style: Around-ear wired gaming headset with suspension headband, memory-foam ear cups and a flip-to-mute boom microphone
Wired / wireless connections: Wired 3.5 mm audio jack; PC Y-splitter supplied for separate mic and headphone jacks

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