Device Comparison
| AirPods Pro 3 | Space 2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-22 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price (USD) | $249.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $199.99 (US launch price) |
| Models | — | D1406 |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦349,000 | ₦280,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Apple | Soundcore |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | Over-ear wireless headphones |
| Launch Date | September 19, 2025 | September 4, 2026 |
| Model Name | AirPods Pro 3 | Space 2 Pro |
| Price | $249 | $199.99 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | — | 35 mm |
| Driver Type | Custom high-excursion Apple driver with custom high dynamic range amplifier | 35 mm rigid-flex dual-material diaphragm |
| Frequency Response | — | 40 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Sound Features | Enhanced ANC (2x over Pro 2), Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Voice Isolation, Personalized Volume, Loud Sound Reduction, Personalized Spatial Audio, Adaptive EQ, studio-quality audio recording | Hi-Res Audio / Hi-Res Audio Wireless; Chip: Anker Thus AI chip |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes — enhanced generation | Yes, Adaptive ANC 3.0 (8-mic, 384 kHz processing) |
| App Support | iOS/iPadOS/macOS Settings, Health app (heart rate), Find My | — |
| Customizable EQ | No manual EQ; Adaptive EQ automatic only | Yes, HearID 5.0 personalized EQ |
| Low-Latency / Gaming Mode | Not officially marketed | — |
| Other Features | — | HearID 5.0, customizable EQ, button remapping |
| Sound Modes | Off / Transparency / Adaptive Audio / Noise Cancellation | — |
| Touch Controls | Force-sensor stem — press once/twice/thrice, hold, swipe for volume | No, button controls |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | — |
| Voice Assistant Support | Siri (hands-free) | — |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Multipoint | Automatic switching + Precision Finding via 2nd-gen UWB chip in case | Yes |
| Supported Codecs | AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | 3.5mm aux in |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | White | Midnight Grey, Jet Black |
| Dimensions | Earbud 30.9 x 19.2 x 27.0mm; Case 47.2 x 62.2 x 21.8mm | 156.35 x 193.98 x 88 mm |
| Form Factor | In-ear with silicone tips, stemmed design; MagSafe case with UWB chip | Over-ear wireless headphones |
| Ingress Protection | IP57 (submersible to 1m for up to 30 min) | — |
| Materials | Plastic housing, silicone ear tips; 40% recycled content overall | Memory foam ear cushions |
| Weight | 5.55g per earbud | 262 g |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB-C | — |
| Device Battery Capacity | — | 350 mAh + 350 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 5 min in case ≈ 1 hour listening | 5 min = 8 hours |
| Total Playtime | Up to 8 hrs per charge with ANC; up to 24 hrs total with case | Up to 60 hours (ANC off), up to 30 hours (ANC on); 20 hours talk time |
| Wireless Charging | Yes — MagSafe, Apple Watch charger, or Qi-certified | — |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes (6 mics with AI, 20 hours talk time) |
| Mic Count | 3 per earbud (6 total) | 6 |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Dual beamforming mics + inward mic + skin-detect/speech accelerometer; Voice Isolation, studio-quality recording | 6 mics with AI for calls |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | "Hey Siri" or stem press | — |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | Sold separately | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | 5 sizes (XXS, XS, S, M, L) | — |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | MagSafe Charging Case with 2nd-gen UWB chip | — |
| Main Device | AirPods Pro 3 (pair) | — |
| User Manual | Yes | — |
| Warranty Card | Standard 1-year limited warranty (not separately itemized) | — |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS | — |
| Profiles Supported | Standard Bluetooth audio profiles (not itemized by Apple) | — |
| Supported Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro | — |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | Apple's biggest AirPods Pro redesign yet — built-in heart-rate sensor, IP57 submersible rating, stronger ANC, and new ear-tip sizes. | The Soundcore Space 2 Pro are over-ear headphones with 35 mm dual-material diaphragm drivers and Anker's Thus AI chip running Adaptive ANC 3.0. |