Headphones
Apple AirPods Pro 3 Wireless Earbuds
$199.00
$249.00 -20%
Price captured 2026-09-22 · check Amazon for the current price.
The only earbuds in this comparison with built-in heart rate sensing and an at-home hearing test.
Price history
Editor scores (0–10) — not a manufacturer spec.
| Type | In-ear (earbuds) |
|---|---|
| Noise cancellation | ✓ Yes |
| Battery life | 8 hr |
| Bluetooth | — |
| Weight | — |
| Water resistance | — |
| Mic included | ✓ Yes |
| Foldable | — |
Editor's take
Apple's third-generation AirPods Pro claims up to 2x more ANC than the Pro 2, adds built-in heart rate sensing for up to 50 workout types, a home hearing test with Hearing Aid and Hearing Protection features, and Live Translation, at $199 (down from $249) with 15,398 reviews at 4.4 stars.
Apple positions this as the 'world's best in-ear active noise cancellation,' claiming up to 2x more noise removal than the AirPods Pro 2. A new acoustic architecture reworks the bass and clarity, and all-new ear tips in five sizes (up from the Pro 2's four) aim for a more secure, personalized fit and better seal for both audio quality and ANC performance.
Two genuinely new hardware capabilities set this generation apart: built-in heart rate sensing that tracks calories and heart rate across up to 50 workout types, and health-focused hearing features including an at-home hearing test, a Hearing Aid mode with automatic Conversation Boost, and active Hearing Protection against loud environments. Live Translation, powered by Apple Intelligence, rounds out the software additions.
Battery life is rated at 8 hours of ANC listening per charge, or up to 10 hours in Transparency mode using the Hearing Aid feature. Amazon's spec table for this listing didn't include a water-resistance rating, driver size, or Bluetooth version, so all three are left unconfirmed here rather than carried over from assumptions about the product line. With 15,398 reviews at 4.4 stars, this has one of the largest review bases in the entire headphones batch.
Pros
- 15,398 reviews at 4.4 stars — one of the largest review bases in this entire comparison
- Claimed up to 2x stronger ANC than the AirPods Pro 2
- New built-in heart rate sensing across up to 50 workout types
- At-home hearing test plus Hearing Aid and Hearing Protection features
Cons
- Amazon's listing doesn't publish a water-resistance rating, driver size, or Bluetooth version
- 8 hours of ANC listening per charge is shorter than several over-ear rivals in this comparison
- Heart rate and hearing-health features work best within the Apple ecosystem
- At $199 discounted price, still a premium purchase versus budget earbuds in this batch
Ideal for: iPhone users who want Apple's strongest in-ear ANC yet, plus built-in heart rate tracking and hearing-health features.
Reviews
15,398 reviews averaging 4.4 out of 5 — one of the largest, most established ratings in this comparison.
