86

AirPods Pro 2 Earbuds

In-ear TWS · ANC · 6h/30h · H2 chip · BT 5.3

$200

MSRP

84

Px7 S3 Headphones

Over-ear · ANC · 30h · aptX Adaptive · BT 5.2

$400

MSRP

Our verdict

The AirPods Pro 2 Earbuds takes the performance lead with a 2% higher overall score, driven by its more shader cores, more of memory, and higher TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 0% more frames per second across demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2.

However, the AirPods Pro 2 Earbuds tells a compelling value story. At $200 versus the Px7 S3 Headphones's $400 price tag, it costs 100% less while delivering performance that's only 2% behind. Its of memory is still more than enough for 1440p and even 4K gaming in most titles.

Our recommendation: for the majority of gamers targeting 1440p or even 4K with upscaling enabled, the AirPods Pro 2 Earbuds is the smarter purchase. The Px7 S3 Headphones only makes sense if you need the absolute maximum performance for native 4K ray tracing, professional 3D rendering, or AI workloads where the extra VRAM and compute power provide a tangible advantage.

Performance winner

AirPods Pro 2 Earbuds

2% faster overall

Best value for money

AirPods Pro 2 Earbuds

30% better value per dollar

AirPods Pro 2 Earbuds best for

Power efficiency

2% faster overall

Audio

Driver Size
11mm
40mm
Frequency Response
20Hz - 20kHz
10Hz - 30kHz
Form Factor
In-ear TWS
Over-ear

Battery

Battery Life (ANC On)
6h
30h
Total with Case
30h
N/A
Fast Charge
5min → 1h
15min → 7h

Comfort

Weight
5.3g
284g
IP Rating
IP54
None
Wireless Charging
Yes (MagSafe + Qi)
No

Connectivity

Bluetooth
5.3
5.2
Codecs
AAC
aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Multipoint
No
Yes (2 devices)

Noise Cancellation

Active Noise Cancellation
Yes (H2 chip)
Yes
Transparency Mode
Yes (Adaptive)
Yes

Frequently asked questions

Is the Px7 S3 Headphones worth $200 more than the AirPods Pro 2 Earbuds?

It depends on your needs. The Px7 S3 Headphones scores 86 overall vs 84 for the AirPods Pro 2 Earbuds. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the AirPods Pro 2 Earbuds offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the AirPods Pro 2 Earbuds or Px7 S3 Headphones?

The AirPods Pro 2 Earbuds delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The AirPods Pro 2 Earbuds provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the Px7 S3 Headphones still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the Px7 S3 Headphones handle 4K gaming?

The Px7 S3 Headphones can handle 4K gaming in less demanding titles and with upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. For native 4K at ultra settings in demanding games, the AirPods Pro 2 Earbuds is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the AirPods Pro 2 Earbuds or Px7 S3 Headphones?

Choose the AirPods Pro 2 Earbuds if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the Px7 S3 Headphones if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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