The AirPods Pro 3 bring Apple’s strongest in-ear active noise cancellation yet, improved acoustic design, hands-free heart-rate sensing for workouts, and longer battery life — while keeping the familiar compact Apple ecosystem tricks like Spatial Audio and effortless pairing. These are a clear evolution for people who want premium Apple earbuds with fitness features built in.
Design & Fit
Externally the AirPods Pro 3 keep the short-stem, silicone-tip form factor but Apple refined the internal geometry for a more secure fit and better seal. The new multi-port acoustic architecture aims to deliver tighter bass and clearer mids without huge changes to the recognizable AirPods Pro silhouette. In practice the fit felt more secure during runs and HIIT sessions.
Sound & ANC
Apple claims the AirPods Pro 3 deliver up to 2× the in-ear ANC of the previous generation and a redesigned acoustic path for improved low-end. In real-world listening the ANC noticeably reduces plane hum and most mid/high frequency distractions; the sound leans toward a cleaner midrange with fuller bass than before. Reviewers calling it “tripling down on a good thing” found the ANC and sound a meaningful step up.
New Fitness & Health Features
The new heart-rate sensing uses optical LEDs and accelerometer fusion to provide heart-rate and calorie estimates in Apple’s Fitness experience without needing an Apple Watch. This opens the door to hands-free workouts with the Fitness app and workout coaching. Note: some health features vary by region and software version.
Battery & Charging
Apple advertises up to ~8 hours of listening with ANC on a single charge (and longer in Transparency mode), plus improved case features (Find My improvements). Battery life gains are meaningful for long commutes and multi-session workouts.
- Pros: Industry-leading in-ear ANC, improved bass & clarity, built-in heart-rate sensing, better fit, excellent spatial audio features and Apple ecosystem integration.
- Cons: Premium price, health/translation features may be region-locked or require newer iOS, limited to white color at launch, and many flagship rival earbuds match ANC or offer richer app EQ controls.
Specs (highlights)
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chip | Apple-designed H2 chip |
| ANC | Up to 2× (vs AirPods Pro 2) — ultra-low-noise mics & adaptive audio |
| Health | Heart-rate sensing for workouts (optical + sensor fusion) |
| Battery | Up to ~8 hours listening (ANC on) — improved case & Find My |
| Connectivity | Automatic switching, Personalized Spatial Audio, USB-C MagSafe case support |
| Water resistance | IPX4 (earbuds) |
Full technical specifications are available on Apple’s official specs page.
How They Compare (short)
Against AirPods Pro 2: better ANC, longer battery, added heart-rate sensing and refined acoustics. Against rivals (Sony WF-1000XM5 / Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II): Apple closes the ANC and sound gap and wins on ecosystem features; rivals still offer deeper app EQ and sometimes stronger battery or noise-control toggles.
Price & Availability
Apple lists the AirPods Pro 3 at ₹25,900 in India; they are available from Apple’s store and major retailers. Watch for deals around big sale events where they may occasionally be discounted.
If you’re embedded in the Apple ecosystem and want top-tier ANC plus the convenience of hands-free fitness tracking without a watch, the AirPods Pro 3 are one of the best earbuds you can buy right now. They’re pricey, but for many users the improved ANC, fit, and new fitness features justify the upgrade.