Ttbesmi JM18 vs Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
Ttbesmi JM18
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
What Buyers Say
Ttbesmi JM18
These open earbuds are praised for their exceptional comfort, especially for users with small ear canals or those who find in-ear buds painful. The sound quality and call clarity are considered very good for the price, with battery life often exceeding the advertised 4 hours. A few users noted the voice prompts are in Japanese and cannot be easily changed to English, which is a minor but recurring frustration.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for small ears
- Good sound quality for the price
- Excellent battery life
- Quick charging
- Dual-axis adjustability
Cons
- Voice prompts stuck in Japanese
- Cannot change language to English
- Lid doesn't fully open when charging
- Sound quality iffy for some users
- Learning curve for translation feature
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
The AirPods Pro 3 receive high praise for their exceptional active noise cancellation, improved sound quality with deep bass and clear vocals, and comfortable secure fit. Users highlight the new heart-rate sensor, adaptive audio, and live translation as valuable upgrades. However, a few reviewers report discomfort due to the hard plastic shape or fit issues, and some note the case battery could be stronger. Overall, they are seen as a premium but worthwhile upgrade for daily use.
Pros
- Exceptional active noise cancellation
- Improved sound quality with deep bass
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Useful heart-rate sensor
- Adaptive audio and transparency mode
Cons
- Uncomfortable hard plastic shape for some
- Fit issues causing earbuds to fall out
- Case battery could be stronger
- High price point
- Different fit compared to previous generations
Scores
Specifications
| Ttbesmi JM18 | Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XXS, XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.16 kg | 0.09 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | bone conduction | dynamic |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Impedance | — | 140 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 4 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 4 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 20 hrs | 24 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Android & iOS |
| Bone Conduction | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Ttbesmi JM18
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong mic (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (72nd percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average battery (13th percentile)13th %ile
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Pricing
Ttbesmi JM18
No current pricing available
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 32 specs.
