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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Resound Nexia

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.

Resound Nexia Hero
ResoundSoundGrade B

Resound Nexia

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

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Performance metrics

Scale 1-5 (Tuned)

Lab metric by fit

Speech in quiet
Apple AirPods Pro 33.5
Resound Nexia3.8
Speech in noise
Apple AirPods Pro 32.7
Resound Nexia0.4
Own voice
Apple AirPods Pro 31.9
Resound Nexia3.6
Feedback handling
Apple AirPods Pro 35.0
Resound Nexia5.0
Music streaming
Apple AirPods Pro 34.3
Resound Nexia2.8

Speech level

Adjust input dB (Tuned)

Amplification (REIG)

Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)

Fitting configuration for tuned fit

Apple AirPods Pro 3Resound Nexia
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Ear CouplingTulip Dome
ReceiverIntegrated in device
ReceiverMedium-power
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting FormulaAudiogram+ (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Listening ProgramDefault
Listening ProgramAll-Around (Automatic)
Volume Setting100% (Max volume)
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software VersionSoftware v26.0.1 Firmware v8A353
Software VersionSoftware v1.17
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Conversation Boost enabled, Ambient Noise Reduction at maximum, Tone at Brighter maximum
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Experience Level set at "Experienced Non-Linear", Gain Level (%) set at "100%", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Notesn/a
Notesn/a