Apple AirPods Pro 3: Stronger ANC, and Now It Reads Your Heart Rate
Apple has officially released the AirPods Pro 3, with specs cited from Apple’s official product page. It is driven by the H2 chip, with Active Noise Cancellation rated by Apple at up to 4x the original AirPods Pro, plus built-in workout heart-rate sensing.
In our view, putting heart-rate sensing into the earbuds makes them more compelling for fitness-minded iPhone users; battery life is up to 8 hours with ANC and up to 10 hours in Transparency with the Hearing Aid feature, and the MagSafe (USB-C) case also works with an Apple Watch charger and Qi.
The official price is US$249, but actual pricing and availability follow the official Apple site and may vary by region.
Specifications
- Chip
- H2
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Up to 4x more ANC than the original (per Apple)
- Heart-rate sensing
- Built-in workout heart-rate sensing
- Battery life
- Up to 8 hr with ANC; up to 10 hr Transparency + Hearing Aid
- Charging case
- MagSafe (USB-C) · works with Apple Watch charger and Qi
- Official price
- US$249 (per official site)
Pros
- H2 chip with up to 4x the ANC, per Apple
- Built-in workout heart-rate sensing
- MagSafe (USB-C) case compatible with multiple chargers
Cons
- Full functionality is tightly tied to the Apple ecosystem
- Battery is up to only 8 hours with ANC on
Sources
Specs and launch info are cited from official sources; the analysis is our own original writing.