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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs MDHearing Neo XS

Side-by-side HearAdvisor lab results with SoundGrades, expert pick badges, and the same visualizations we use in product reviews.

Uses Official HearAdvisor Lab Data
Apple AirPods Pro 3 Hero
AppleSoundGrade B

Apple AirPods Pro 3

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

MDHearing Neo XS Hero
MDHearingSoundGrade C

MDHearing Neo XS

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

Performance metrics

Scale 1-5 (Tuned)

Lab metric by fit

Speech in quiet
Apple AirPods Pro 33.5
MDHearing Neo XS1.0
Speech in noise
Apple AirPods Pro 32.7
MDHearing Neo XS-0.2
Own voice
Apple AirPods Pro 31.9
MDHearing Neo XS3.2
Feedback handling
Apple AirPods Pro 35.0
MDHearing Neo XS5.0
Music streaming
Apple AirPods Pro 34.3
MDHearing Neo XS0.0

Speech level

Adjust input dB (Tuned)

Amplification (REIG)

Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)

Fitting configuration for tuned fit

Apple AirPods Pro 3MDHearing Neo XS
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Ear CouplingSleeve Vented
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Receiver
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting Formula
Listening ProgramDefault
Listening Program
Volume Setting100% (Max volume)
Volume Setting
Software VersionSoftware v26.0.1 Firmware v8A353
Software Version
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Conversation Boost enabled, Ambient Noise Reduction at maximum, Tone at Brighter maximum
Tuning Adjustments
Notesn/a
Notes