Apple AirPods Pro 3 Wireless Earbuds

Pros

• Water/sweat resistance rating ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 5.0
  IP57 water and sweat resistance is a standout upgrade, giving strong protection against sweat, rain, dust, and brief immersion compared with prior generations.
• Transparency mode quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  Transparency mode is widely praised as natural and best-in-class, with clear voices and a less synthetic sound than many competing passthrough modes.
• Portability/foldability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.8
  The earbuds and compact case are easy to carry for commuting and travel, with multiple reviewers calling the pocketability a strong point.
• Active noise cancellation effectiveness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8 reviews 4.7
  ANC is repeatedly ranked among the best in true wireless earbuds and noticeably improved versus AirPods Pro 2, but performance depends heavily on fit and tip choice and may not fully beat the absolute top ANC leaders for everyone.
• Ear tip size options ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.7
  Tip selection is broad with five included sizes down to XXS, and several users recommend experimenting or sizing down to improve comfort and seal.
• Find My ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.7
  Find My and precision locating are improved via newer UWB hardware and a case speaker, making the case easier to locate over a wider range.
• USB-C ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.6
  The case charges via USB-C and USB-C fast charging is highlighted, although some reviewers note the cable may not be included in the box.
• Midrange clarity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.6
  Midrange is frequently praised for rich, smooth vocals and clear detail, keeping voices and instruments easy to pick out in the mix.
• Apple H2 chip support ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  The H2 chip is repeatedly cited as the engine behind processing, ANC, and Apple ecosystem integration, supporting the overall premium performance.
• Button control usability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  Playback and volume controls via squeeze and swipe are generally intuitive and full-featured once learned, including mode toggles and shortcuts.
• Microphone quality for calls ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  Call microphone quality is commonly described as clear and natural, performing well in quiet settings and remaining understandable in typical noisy environments.
• Soundstage width ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.4
  Several reviews mention a wider, more expansive soundstage than prior models, with spatial processing further increasing perceived space and separation.
• Instrument separation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.4
  Instrument separation is strong, with clear layering and the ability to distinguish vocals, effects, and instruments even in complex scenes or mixes.
• Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.4
  Charging is versatile with USB-C plus Qi and MagSafe wireless options and Apple Watch charger support; fast charge remains roughly five minutes for about an hour of playback.
• Spatial audio ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.3
  Spatial audio is repeatedly called best-in-class for movies and immersive effects, but music performance is subjective and some listeners prefer it turned off.
• Sustainability materials ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.3
  Sustainability notes highlight recycled materials and Apple recycling programs, but difficult repairability and non-user-replaceable batteries remain major downsides.
• Sensors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
  Sensor features include wear-detect and a heart-rate monitor that is often close to smartwatch readings, but accuracy and continuity depend on fit and supported apps.
• Sound quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8 reviews 4.2
  Sound quality is consistently described as high-end and detailed with a big, punchy presentation, though some listeners find the tuning less neutral than AirPods Pro 2 and occasionally a bit clinical.
• Carry case quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.2
  The case is compact and feature-rich with speaker and touch pairing, but the glossy finish can scratch and total case battery capacity is lower than the prior generation.
• Battery ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.2
  Single-charge battery life is commonly reported around eight hours with ANC, a major upgrade, but total listening time with the case is reduced to about 24 hours versus the previous generation.
• Microphone noise reduction ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.2
  Noise reduction on calls is strong with voice isolation that tames background sounds, though some wind crackle or a small amount of residual street noise can still come through.
• Build quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.1
  Build feels solid and robust for daily use with improved sealing, but the glossy plastics can scuff and repairability is very poor, limiting long-term serviceability.
• Stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.1
  Fit stability is improved for many users, but some still experience slipping or gradual push-out during sweatier use or with certain ear shapes.
• Noise cancellation adjustability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  You can switch between multiple listening modes such as ANC and Transparency with smooth transitions, but little evidence of fine-grained manual ANC level control beyond mode selection.
• Bass performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.0
  Bass is strong and impactful with good texture, but it can be elevated for some listeners and may feel fatiguing on longer sessions or at lower listening volumes.
• Noise isolation (passive) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.0
  Foam-infused tips and a deeper fit can improve seal and passive attenuation, but results vary by ear shape and sweat, and it is not the same as true memory-foam isolation.
• Comfort during long use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 3.8
  Comfort is polarizing: some find the revised shape better for multi-hour sessions, while others feel pressure or the buds dig in; trying different tip sizes can help.
• Included accessories ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.8
  Included accessories focus on multiple tip sizes, but some reviewers call out the absence of a USB-C cable and wish Apple included true memory-foam tips.
• Treble clarity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.7
  Treble is generally clear and resolving, but a few notes point to brightness or overemphasis in upper treble at certain volumes, which can make highs feel edgy.
• App ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.6
  There is no separate companion app; settings live in iOS and macOS system menus, which is convenient for Apple users but leaves Android with limited management options.
• Weight comfort ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.6
  Most reviews do not flag weight as an issue, but at least one notes the earbuds and case feel relatively heavy compared with some budget competitors.
• Software/setup simplicity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.6
  Setup is typically simple on iPhone, but full functionality can require the latest OS and there are occasional quirks such as device connection inconsistencies.