Apple just launched the AirPods Pro 3 at their Awe-Dropping September 2025 event, and the big question is: how different are they from the AirPods Pro 2? Here’s a quick breakdown.
- Incredible Sound & Noise Cancellation
AirPods Pro 2 already sounded amazing and blocked out noise well, but Pro 3 takes it up a notch. Thanks to a new multi-port acoustic design, music feels fuller, bass is deeper, vocals are clearer, and the overall sound is more spacious. The upgraded noise cancellation is claimed to be twice as effective as before, making busy cafés or flights feel much quieter your personal bubble for music or calls.
- Fit & Durability
Pro 3 also improves comfort and fit. While Pro 2 had four ear tip sizes, the new version adds a fifth and foam-infused tips for a snug, secure feel. Durability is stronger too: from IPX4 in Pro 2 to IP57 in Pro 3, making them dust-proof, sweat-proof, and better suited for rainy runs, intense workouts, or everyday adventures.
- Apple Intelligence & Live Translation
AirPods Pro 3 aren’t just about sound they’re about connection. Thanks to Apple Intelligence, they can translate conversations in real time. Imagine asking for directions in Tokyo: you speak English, the vendor replies in Japanese, and both of you hear the translation instantly. No awkward pauses, no phone screens just natural conversation. It’s tech that feels human.
- Health & Fitness Tracking
AirPods Pro 3 also step into health tracking. Unlike Pro 2, these earbuds monitor heart rate and calories during workouts, syncing directly to the Fitness app. Pro 2 were your music partner; Pro 3 feel like a music partner and a personal health coach rolled into one.
- Charged for Life’s Rhythm
Battery life sees a nice boost. Pro 2 offered 6 hours with ANC; Pro 3 gives you up to 8 hours (and 10 in Transparency mode), plus roughly 36 hours total with the case. The case now uses USB-C, making charging simpler across your Apple devices a small change that makes a big difference in daily life.
- The Bottom Line
AirPods Pro 3 takes everything that made the Pro 2 great and elevate it. Stronger ANC, longer battery, better fit, health tracking, and Live Translation make them more than just earbuds they’re smart companions for music, workouts, and travel.
If you already own Pro 2, upgrading depends on how much you’ll use these new features. But for new buyers or anyone craving the latest Apple experience, AirPods Pro 3 are the clear winner, ready to keep you connected, entertained, and a step ahead in everyday life.