The most significant update to the AirPods lineup delivers a host of ANC-powered improvements, including Live Translation. Plus, the arrival of heart-rate tracking makes the AirPods Pro 3 a more capable workout partner.
While I didn't get a new H3 chip and I was hoping that the charging case would be able to convert into a Bluetooth transceiver to use the buds on a plane with an inflight entertainment system, I did get most of what I was looking for in the AirPods Pro 3.
If you are an AirPods user and have always wanted to have better Active Noise Cancellation, then you are the number one candidate to upgrade to the AirPods Pro 3 because the new ANC is by far the product's standout feature.
The AirPods Pro 3 is a "jack of all trades, master of some" pair of earbuds that now acts as a fitness tracker, language translator, and hearing aids. While features like Live Translation still need some refining, these earbuds offer a lot of value for iPhone users.
Now, here's my take on this. I think a lot of people buy Apple's AirPods Pro exclusively for just the audio experience. And the question I think a lot of people have is, if they already own an APP2 Should they get the APP3...I don't see like why it would be worth getting these.
The AirPods Pro 3 refine an already impressive formula, making the popular wireless earbuds better than ever with leading noise cancellation, first-rate audio, and a list of compelling features the competition simply can't match.
Sep 15, 2025
The most significant update to the AirPods lineup delivers a host of ANC-powered improvements, including Live Translation. Plus, the arrival of heart-rate tracking makes the AirPods Pro 3 a more capable workout partner.
Billy Steele
Engadget
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Sep 15, 2025
Apple's third-gen ANC wireless earbuds improve all the basics and lay the foundation for going beyond audio with health and AI features.
Raymond Wong
Gizmodo
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Sep 15, 2025
While I didn't get a new H3 chip and I was hoping that the charging case would be able to convert into a Bluetooth transceiver to use the buds on a plane with an inflight entertainment system, I did get most of what I was looking for in the AirPods Pro 3.
David Carnoy
CNET
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Sep 15, 2025
If you are an AirPods user and have always wanted to have better Active Noise Cancellation, then you are the number one candidate to upgrade to the AirPods Pro 3 because the new ANC is by far the product's standout feature.
Jason Hiner
ZDNET
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Sep 25, 2025
The AirPods Pro 3 is a "jack of all trades, master of some" pair of earbuds that now acts as a fitness tracker, language translator, and hearing aids. While features like Live Translation still need some refining, these earbuds offer a lot of value for iPhone users.
Harley Maranan
SoundGuys
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Sep 15, 2025
These are Apple’s best AirPods yet. While the upgrades aren’t night and day over the second generation, the improvements add up.
Jacob Krol
Techradar
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Sep 15, 2025
Even without a total redesign, AirPods Pro 3 feel like a turning point for the product line.
Chance Miller
9to5 MAC
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Sep 15, 2025
Their active noise cancelling (ANC) is excellent for the price, sound quality is great, and they're comfortable and convenient.
Victoria Song
The Verge
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Sep 15, 2025
AirPods Pro 3 have done nothing but build on the category-defining AirPods Pro 2. Everything about them is better.
Andrew O'Hara
Apple Insider
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Sep 15, 2025
But overall, ok, better fit, better sound, better ANC, ip rating now, better battery life, all for the same price. I get it.
Marques Brownlee
Marques Brownlee
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Sep 15, 2025
I like them quite a bit.
Chase the Summit
Chase the Summit
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Sep 15, 2025
Now, here's my take on this. I think a lot of people buy Apple's AirPods Pro exclusively for just the audio experience. And the question I think a lot of people have is, if they already own an APP2 Should they get the APP3...I don't see like why it would be worth getting these.
Dave2D
Dave2D
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Sep 15, 2025
The AirPods Pro 3 refine an already impressive formula, making the popular wireless earbuds better than ever with leading noise cancellation, first-rate audio, and a list of compelling features the competition simply can't match.
Eric Zeman
PCMAG
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