Headphones · Review
Apple AirPods Pro 3
A big jump in noise cancellation and fitness features makes these the most capable AirPods Pro yet, provided you use an iPhone.
91
out of 100
Our verdict
AirPods Pro 3 make a substantial leap in noise cancellation over the second generation, and Apple's quoted 8-hour battery with ANC is a welcome step up. A built-in heart-rate sensor and an IP57 rating covering both buds and case make them far more credible workout earbuds. Sound is clean and balanced with excellent spatial audio, and the hearing health features have no real equal. The redesigned shape won't suit every ear, and much of the feature set only works with an iPhone.
What's good
- Much stronger ANC than AirPods Pro 2
- IP57 rating covers buds and case
- Heart-rate sensing and hearing health features
- Seamless Apple device integration
What's not
- Many features require an iPhone
- No manual EQ
- New fit is less comfortable for some ears
- No high-resolution Bluetooth codec
How it scores
How we rate →Specifications
- Type
- In-ear, true wireless
- Noise cancellation
- Active, with Adaptive Audio and Transparency
- Battery life
- 8 hours ANC on (24 hours with case)
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth 5.3 (H2 chip)
- Water resistance
- IP57 (earbuds and case)
- Weight
- 5.55g per earbud; case 43.99g
- Charging
- USB-C, MagSafe, Qi