Between the AirPods Pro 3 and MW09, the AirPods Pro 3 comes out ahead in spatial audio and weight per bud, while the MW09 wins on battery — buds and battery — with case. Overall, the AirPods Pro 3 scores 69.5 and the MW09 scores 79.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MW09 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.8 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the AirPods Pro 3 if audio quality and feature breadth (ANC, codecs, multipoint) are the lead criteria for your purchase. The biggest gaps in its favor are spatial audio, weight per bud.
Pick the MW09 if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are battery — buds, battery — with case, multipoint.
Both ship with comparable active noise cancellation, driver size, water resistance, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the MW09 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Apple - AirPods Pro 3 wins
- ▲Has Spatial audio.
- ▲Weight per bud — 0.70 g less. 5.3 vs 6.
Why Master & Dynamic - MW09 wins
- ▲Battery — buds — 100.00% more. 16 h vs 8 h.
- ▲Battery — with case — 60.00% more. 48 h vs 30 h.
- ▲Has Multipoint.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 3 | Master & Dynamic - MW09 |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Weight per bud | 5.3 glead | 6 g |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP57 | IP57 |
Audio
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 3 | Master & Dynamic - MW09 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | true | true |
| Transparency mode | true | true |
| Spatial audioⓘ | truelead | false |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 3 | Master & Dynamic - MW09 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery — buds | 8 h | 16 hlead |
| Battery — with case | 30 h | 48 hlead |
| Wireless case chargingⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 3 | Master & Dynamic - MW09 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 5.3 | 5.4lead |
| Codecs | AAC,SBC | aptX Lossless,aptX Adaptive,AAC,SBC |
| Multipointⓘ | false | truelead |
| In-ear detection | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has longer battery, AirPods Pro 3 or MW09?+
MW09 lasts 16h per charge vs 8h.
Do AirPods Pro 3 or MW09 support multipoint?+
MW09 supports multipoint; AirPods Pro 3 does not.
Which has ANC, AirPods Pro 3 or MW09?+
Both have active noise cancellation.
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