AirPods Pro 3 review: the best noise-cancelling earbuds get quieter
The H3 chip and adaptive ANC make the AirPods Pro 3 the benchmark for commuting, calls and focused work.
Noise-cancelling earbuds live or die by how quickly they vanish from your awareness. The AirPods Pro 3 — with the new H3 chip and upgraded adaptive transparency — disappear almost completely, leaving only your music and silence.
Silence, tuned
Adaptive ANC now reacts to your environment in real time, drowning out the roar of a city bus while still letting you hear an announcement when it matters. Call quality is dramatically clearer, too.
Comfort and battery
The new ear tips remain the most comfortable in the business. About eight hours per charge, and the compact USB-C MagSafe case adds four more full charges.
Our verdict
The all-round best pick
For most people, the AirPods Pro 3 remains the smartest, most comfortable premium earbuds you can buy.
Community rating
9.0/10
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Community score 9.0/10 from 24 votes
Nadia Benali
Wearables & Fitness EditorNadia tracks health and fitness tech. She reviews Apple Watch and AirPods with a trainer’s eye for real-world results.
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