Motorola Moto Buds 2 Ultra vs Apple AirPods Pro 3
Both weigh 5.55 g a bud and are IP57, but Moto Buds 2 Ultra adds Bose tuning, LHDC 5 and an Android and iOS app, while the AirPods Pro 3 case is 10 g lighter.
Overview
Motorola Moto Buds 2 Ultra
Announced: November 2026
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Announced: September 2025
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | Moto Buds 2 Ultra | AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2026 | September 2025 |
Design and fit | ||
| Design | Stem | Stem |
| Fit type | Sealed in-ear (ear tips) | Sealed in-ear (ear tips) |
| Earbud size (H x W x D) | 35.55 x 20.66 x 26.70 mm | 30.9 x 19.2 x 27.0 mm |
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.55 g | 5.55 g |
| Case size (H x W x D) | 66.01 x 51.75 x 27.31 mm | 47.2 x 62.2 x 21.8 mm |
| Case weight | 54 g | 43.99 g |
| In-ear detection | Yes | Yes |
Durability | ||
| Water resistance (buds) | IP57 | IP57 |
| Water resistance (case) | IP57 | IP57 |
Sound | ||
| Drivers | 11 mm dynamic + balanced armature | Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Spatial audio | Dolby Atmos, head tracking | Personalized Spatial Audio, head tracking |
Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancellation | Adaptive ANC | ANC |
| Transparency mode | Transparency Mode | Transparency |
| Automatic noise modes | Conversation Awareness, Alarm Detection | Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness |
Calls and microphones | ||
| Microphones | 3 per bud (6 total) | Dual beamforming + inward-facing |
| Voice pickup sensor | Voice pickup unit (VPU) | Speech-detecting accelerometer |
| Call features | CrystalTalk AI noise cancellation | Voice Isolation |
Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Auto device switching | Smart Connect (Motorola devices) | Automatic Switching (Apple devices) |
Controls and assistant | ||
| Controls | Press | Press (stem) |
| Head gestures | Nod or shake to answer or decline calls | Siri Interactions |
| Voice assistant | Motorola Qira, phone voice assistant | Siri |
Health and smart features | ||
| Live translation | AI Live Translate | Live Translation |
Battery and charging | ||
| Quick charge | 10 min gives up to 3 hours | 5 min gives about 1 hour |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless charging | Qi2 | MagSafe, Qi, Apple Watch charger |
Case and finding | ||
| Find my earbuds | Find Hub (Google) | Find My (Apple) |
App and compatibility | ||
| Companion app | moto buds app (Android and iOS) | Built into Apple device settings |
In the box and warranty | ||
| In the box | Earbuds, charging case, ear tips, user guide | AirPods Pro 3, MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C), 5 sizes of ear tips, documentation |
Specifications from the manufacturers’ official spec pages.