Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
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What Buyers Say
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
The AirPods Pro 3 receive high praise for their exceptional active noise cancellation, improved sound quality with deep bass and clear vocals, and comfortable secure fit. Users highlight the new heart-rate sensor, adaptive audio, and live translation as valuable upgrades. However, a few reviewers report discomfort due to the hard plastic shape or fit issues, and some note the case battery could be stronger. Overall, they are seen as a premium but worthwhile upgrade for daily use.
Pros
- Exceptional active noise cancellation
- Improved sound quality with deep bass
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Useful heart-rate sensor
- Adaptive audio and transparency mode
Cons
- Uncomfortable hard plastic shape for some
- Fit issues causing earbuds to fall out
- Case battery could be stronger
- High price point
- Different fit compared to previous generations
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Users love the passthrough (hear-through) feature, which allows ambient sound awareness and is praised for social anxiety relief. Sound quality is considered excellent after equalizer adjustment, and the earbuds are seen as a great value, especially at discounted prices. However, comfort can be an issue initially, and there are concerns about warranty support for refurbished units, with one user reporting a left earbud failure after 7 months.
Pros
- Excellent passthrough/hear-through feature
- Great sound quality after equalizer adjustment
- Excellent value for money at discounted prices
- Good noise cancellation
- Accurate voice capture for calls
Cons
- Initial comfort/fit issues
- Short 5-hour battery life
- Warranty issues with refurbished units
- Left earbud failure after 7 months
- Passthrough requires app to enable
Scores
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | Jabra Elite Active language _ tag | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.09 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | 140 Ω | 140 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 1 Hour | 15 min chrg = 1.5 hrs battery |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | 15 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Jabra Sound+ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | IP56 |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
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- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (67th percentile)
- Below average battery (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
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No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.
