Apple AirPods Pro 3 review: Premium earbuds packed with AI features

AirPods Pro 3 bring several practical upgrades like heart rate tracking, hearing assistance tools, coupled with huge battery life
An undated image of Apple AirPods Pro 3. — Apple
An undated image of Apple AirPods Pro 3. — Apple

Are you looking for premium earbuds with top-tier features like Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Voice Isolation, and Live Translation support? If so, there might be no better option than Apple’s AirPods Pro (3rd Generation).

These earbuds are designed to deliver a smarter and more refined listening experience for iPhone users.

The AirPods Pro 3 introduce several practical upgrades, including heart rate tracking, hearing assistance tools, and an improved battery life.

Apple AirPods Pro 3 specs

  • Apple H2 headphone chip
  • Live Translation support
  • Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, and Hearing Protection features
  • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
  • Voice Isolation
  • Studio-quality audio recording
  • Heart rate sensor for workouts
  • USB-C MagSafe Charging Case
  • Up to 8 hours of listening time with ANC enabled
  • Up to 24 hours total battery life with charging case

Pros

  1. Excellent noise cancellation features
  2. Exceptional sound quality
  3. Comfortable fit for daily usage

Cons

  1. Premium price tag
  2. Best experience but limited to Apple devices only
  3. Overall battery life reduced compared to the Pro 2

The Active Noise Cancellation feature in AirPods Pro 3 stands out as one of the best features available in wireless earbuds, effectively minimising aeroplane noise, surrounding noise, and traffic sounds.

On the other hand, the Transparency mode allows users to stay aware of what's happening in the surroundings without removing the earbuds.

The earbuds can also smoothly blend noise cancellation and transparency depending on the environment and lower media volume when a user starts speaking.

The most interesting addition is heart rate monitoring via sensors on the side of the earbuds, similar to Apple’s Powerbeats Pro 2 fitness buds.

Another notable addition is the new Hearing Health suite. Features including Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, Conversation Boost, and Hearing Protection offer benefits that add extra convenience for the users.

Hence, the AirPods Pro (3rd Generation) are among the most advanced wireless earbuds available for iPhone users.