Noise cancellation:yes | Transparency:yes | Battery life:up to 8 hours (ANC on) | Wireless Charging:yes | Water resistance:IP57 | Bluetooth Multipoint:no | Works best with:iPhone | Ear tips:silicone foam hybrid (XXS, XS, S, M, L included)
What we like
Versatile and comfortable
Excellent noise cancellation
Built-in heart rate sensor
Something to note
Pricey
Works best with Apple devices
AirPods Pro 3 are excellent earbuds — they have great noise-cancelling technology, call quality and battery life. And, most importantly, they’re comfortable. The buds also have advanced on-ear controls, including swiping on each ear stem to adjust volume.
A special feature is the built-in heart rate sensors in each earbud, meaning you can start a workout from your iPhone and track your heart rate, GPS and calories burned with just your AirPods Pro 3 and your phone — no separate fitness tracker required.
They come with five ear-tip sizes, which more than most brands and can help you get a more comfortable fit for your ears.
Noise cancellation:yes | Transparency:yes | Battery life:rated up to 4 hours | Wireless Charging:yes | Bluetooth Multipoint:no | Water resistance:IP54
What we like
Impressive noise cancellation
Compact and lightweight
Good call quality
Something to note
Short battery love
If you can’t stand the feel of rubber ear-tips clogging your ears, consider Apple AirPods 4 ANC instead, which are 34% off right now. While they can’t match the quality of AirPods Pro, they are still excellent earbuds, and they leave your ears mostly open because they don’t have rubber ear-tips. You can read more in my Apple AirPods 4 ANC review.
I’m a reporter at NBC Select who covers technology, fitness and deals including stories on smartwatches, walking shoes, cameras and more. I’ve been testing earbuds and headphones for years — I try new models constantly, comparing them against previous versions and similar competitors. For this piece, I checked Apple AirPod 4 prices and price history across multiple retailers to find the best deal.
