Apple released AirPods Pro 3 last year, bringing several big updates to its in-ear headphones. If you’re currently using AirPods Pro 2, there are three key reasons to consider upgrading, based on my experience using them over the past year. Buy AirPods Pro 3: $179 (Reg. $249)
Improved ANC: One of the best things about AirPods Pro is Active Noise Cancellation, or ANC. Apple says that AirPods Pro 3 offer ANC that is up to 2x more effective than AirPods Pro 2. In my review, I called out the “definitive improvement” in ANC in the real world.
Heart rate monitoring: The other flagship change is the addition of a heart rate monitor. During a workout, AirPods Pro 3 can monitor your heart rate and display additional metrics in the Fitness app on your iPhone. The feature improved further in iOS 27, bringing Gym Kit to the iPhone for the first time. AirPods Pro 3 work alongside an Apple Watch to give you the most accurate data possible.
Battery life: AirPods Pro 3 offer up to 8 hours of music playback with ANC enabled instead of six. However, there is an asterisk: AirPods Pro 3 actually offer less overall battery life than AirPods Pro 2. You get more battery life on a single charge from the buds, but you’ll have to recharge the case more often. Also, the shape of the earbuds has changed, so I recommend trying them before buying.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing