iPhone owners who value great, shut-out-the-world noise cancellation need look no further than this set of earbuds, if their budget allows; for ANC they're truly remarkable. This is Apple, so forget higher-res codes (no aptX or LDAC here – although that's nothing new for the iOS-ensconced) and I do wonder at this point whether a dedicated app might really be necessary – even for Apple devices – given the tricky-to-install extra perks such as Live Translation.
There are many welcome upgrades here, from battery life to improved sound and more capable ANC. But, for me, the addition of a heart rate monitor and the far more comfortable fit are the big reasons to plump for the AirPods 3.
If you are an Android user (or don’t mind giving up some Siri-specific features), there are a myriad of excellent earbuds in the same price range from Sony, Bose, and others that are worth considering. But I suspect if you’re reading this you’re mostly concerned about whether or not the new pair is a worthy upgrade over the old one. To my ears, the AirPods Pro 3 are the best AirPods yet.
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.
