Apple AirPods Pro (3rd generation) — Quick Summary

Apple’s AirPods Pro (3rd gen) bring notable upgrades: stronger active noise cancellation, a redesigned fit, and an integrated optical heart‑rate sensor that works with Apple Fitness and compatible third‑party apps. Early reports note improved passive isolation from the new ear‑tip design, plus advanced computational audio. Some users may find the new shape takes getting used to, and there are tradeoffs around battery life in certain use cases.

Key features

• Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): Apple claims meaningful ANC improvements over the previous generation (Apple has reported roughly 2× the cancellation vs AirPods Pro 2).
• Ear tips & fit: New ear‑tip design for better seal and passive isolation; the earbuds also have a redesigned housing.
• Heart‑rate sensor: Integrated optical sensor that feeds data to Apple Fitness and compatible workout apps (Nike Run Club, Peloton, etc.).
• Battery & charging: Improved feature set with USB‑C charging case; battery life varies by usage and some reviews mention differences versus prior models.
• Durability & extras: Improved water/dust resistance and a speaker & lanyard loop on the case for Find My support (where applicable).

Pros & cons

• Pros: Stronger ANC, on‑ear HR sensing, better passive isolation, improved computational audio.
• Cons: New fit may not suit everyone; battery-life tradeoffs in certain scenarios.

Availability & pricing

MSRP: around $249 USD (check local pricing). They are available through Apple and major retailers. Find them on Amazon (affiliate search link): Search AirPods Pro 3 on Amazon.

Want to upgrade?

If you have AirPods Pro 2, consider whether on‑ear heart‑rate tracking and improved ANC are worth the change in fit and battery tradeoffs. Share your thoughts in the comments below — would you upgrade?

Notes: This post summarizes Apple’s announcement and early hands‑on/review coverage. It does not link to one specific review site or RSS feed; if you want links to official specs, see Apple’s product page: Apple — AirPods Pro.