new Apple AirPods Pro 3
AI Earbuds

Apple AirPods Pro 3

The bottom line: Prices are stable.

Apple's flagship AI earbuds with 2x more effective noise cancellation, built-in heart rate tracking, Live Translation for face-to-face conversations, and 8 hours of ANC battery life.

$249.00 -4% vs last week
All-time low: $249.00 at Apple ยท Verify price at store

Where to buy

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Released: September 2025 No Subscription iOS 18.0+ Android +

Pros & cons

What we like

  • Best-in-class ANC for earbuds
  • Heart rate tracking during workouts
  • Live Translation for face-to-face conversations
  • Hearing aid feature (FDA approved)
  • Improved 8-hour battery with ANC

What could be better

  • Best experience limited to Apple devices
  • Live Translation in beta at launch
  • No lossless Bluetooth codec support
  • Premium price in the earbuds market

Key features

2x more effective Active Noise Cancellation
Heart rate tracking for 50+ workout types
Live Translation (face-to-face conversations)
FDA-approved hearing aid feature
Adaptive Audio and Conversation Awareness
5 ear tip sizes including new XXS

Who is this for?

Best for

iPhone users who want the best ANC earbuds with health tracking, translation, and hearing aid capabilities built in.

Not ideal for

Android users who want full AI features, or audiophiles seeking lossless codec support.

How it scores

Performance
94
Build quality
92
Ease of use
88
Daily utility
87
Value
75
Compatibility
65

Review scores

Tom's Guide 5/5
TechRadar 4.5/5
SoundGuys 9/10

Specifications

driver Custom Apple driver with H3 chip
anc 2x ANC (4x vs original AirPods Pro)
battery 8 hours (ANC on), 30+ hours with case
water_resistance IP57
connectivity Bluetooth 5.3 + Apple U2 chip
features Heart rate tracking, Live Translation, Hearing Aid mode

Compatibility

iOS Supported (18.0+)
Android Supported (undefined+)
Companion App Settings (iOS) / Bluetooth (Android)

Works as basic Bluetooth earbuds on Android. AI features require iPhone.