AirPods Pro 3 Review: A Brilliant Yet Tricky Upgrade

Apple’s new AirPods Pro 3 deliver major improvements in sound and noise cancellation, but not everything about this upgrade is straightforward.

Audio and ANC Get Even Better

The audio quality is richer, and active noise cancellation is stronger than ever — easily the best AirPods listening experience yet.

Comfort Isn’t for Everyone

Apple’s redesigned fit aims to be more universal, but not all users find it comfortable. The challenge remains balancing a tight acoustic seal for ANC with long-term comfort.

Battery Gains, Case Losses

You now get 8 hours per charge, up from 6, but the charging case lasts only 24 hours total instead of 30. Longer listening time, shorter total battery life.

Verdict

AirPods Pro 3 are a clear step forward in performance, but with trade-offs in fit and case battery life. For most users, they’re still the best all-round wireless earbuds — just not a perfect upgrade.