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Should You Buy AirPods Pro 3? Here's the Innovation, Price, and Performance Analysis

Should You Buy AirPods Pro 3? Here's the Innovation, Price, and Performance Analysis

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Source

engadget.com

Published

Dec 8, 2025

Category

Consumer Electronics

Executive summary

AirPods Pro 3 are currently discounted by $20 on Amazon and are now selling for $230. Features included with the new AirPods Pro 3 include an almost endless battery life, improved sound quality, and live translation. Noise cancellation (ANC) is the feature that has helped AirPods become the best-selling product. Apple has used foam-infused ear tips in the new model to reduce noise. Additionally, AirPods Pro 3 comes with a heart rate monitoring feature.

Analyst insight

AirPods Pro 3 retains the design of the previous generation and adds improved features. It increases passive isolation by using new foam-tipped ear tips. It minimizes pain caused by prolonged use. They perform better than the previous generation in noisy environments. When compared to the Samsung Buds2 Pro and Sony WF-1000XM5, Sony still leads the race in sound quality, but AirPods Pro 3 is ahead in ANC and ecosystem compatibility. Additionally, the Live Translation feature offers a significant advantage for travelers and those communicating with foreigners. Android has yet to take such a step. We can say that AirPods Pro 3 is Apple's best headphone to date; the headphone has now reached the level of a smart accessory.

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