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Product Comparison
Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Nuheara IQBuds Max
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
Performance metrics
Scale 1-5 (Tuned)
Lab metric by fit
Speech in quiet
Apple AirPods Pro 33.5
Nuheara IQBuds Max3.0
Speech in noise
Apple AirPods Pro 32.7
Nuheara IQBuds Max2.0
Own voice
Apple AirPods Pro 31.9
Nuheara IQBuds Max2.2
Feedback handling
Apple AirPods Pro 35.0
Nuheara IQBuds Max3.4
Music streaming
Apple AirPods Pro 34.3
Nuheara IQBuds Max4.3
Speech level
Adjust input dB (Tuned)
Amplification (REIG)
Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)
Fitting configuration for tuned fit
Apple AirPods Pro 3Nuheara IQBuds Max
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
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–