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Product Comparison
Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Sony CRE-C20
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
Sony CRE-C204.7
Speech in noise
Apple AirPods Pro 32.7
Sony CRE-C203.2
Own voice
Apple AirPods Pro 31.9
Sony CRE-C202.9
Feedback handling
Apple AirPods Pro 35.0
Sony CRE-C203.9
Music streaming
Apple AirPods Pro 34.3
Sony CRE-C200.0
Speech level
Adjust input dB (Tuned)
Amplification (REIG)
Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)
Fitting configuration for tuned fit
Apple AirPods Pro 3Sony CRE-C20
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Ear CouplingSleeve Vented
ReceiverIntegrated in device
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Listening ProgramDefault
Listening ProgramDefault
Volume Setting100% (Max volume)
Volume Setting100% (Max volume)
Software VersionSoftware v26.0.1
Firmware v8A353
Software VersionFirmware v3.1.0.15005
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Conversation Boost enabled, Ambient Noise Reduction at maximum, Tone at Brighter maximum
Tuning AdjustmentsOn-ear assessment performed, Loudness match set at +1 to balance devices binaurally, Sound balance set to +4 More Sharp, Fine tuning performed and left at "Solution 05", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Notesn/a
Notesn/a