AirPods Pro 3 Earbuds
In-ear TWS · ANC · 6h/30h · H3 chip · BT 5.3
MSRP
Live 770NC Headphones
Over-ear · ANC · 65h · AAC · BT 5.3
MSRP
Our verdict
The AirPods Pro 3 Earbuds takes the performance lead with a 22% 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 Live 770NC Headphones tells a compelling value story. At $150 versus the AirPods Pro 3 Earbuds's $250 price tag, it costs 67% less while delivering performance that's only 22% 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 Live 770NC Headphones is the smarter purchase. The AirPods Pro 3 Earbuds 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 3 Earbuds
22% faster overall
Best value for money
Live 770NC Headphones
10% better value per dollar
AirPods Pro 3 Earbuds best for
Raw performance
22% faster overall
Audio
Battery
Comfort
Connectivity
Noise Cancellation
Frequently asked questions
Is the AirPods Pro 3 Earbuds worth $100 more than the Live 770NC Headphones?
It depends on your needs. The AirPods Pro 3 Earbuds scores 90 overall vs 74 for the Live 770NC Headphones. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the Live 770NC Headphones offers better value.
Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the AirPods Pro 3 Earbuds or Live 770NC Headphones?
The AirPods Pro 3 Earbuds delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The AirPods Pro 3 Earbuds provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the Live 770NC Headphones still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.
Can the Live 770NC Headphones handle 4K gaming?
The Live 770NC 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 3 Earbuds is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.
Which should I buy, the AirPods Pro 3 Earbuds or Live 770NC Headphones?
Choose the Live 770NC Headphones if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the AirPods Pro 3 Earbuds if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.
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