Apple's third-generation AirPods Pro arrived in mid-September with the strongest noise cancellation the company has put in an in-ear design, plus a built-in heart rate sensor and live translation across languages. Foam-infused tips and IP57 resistance make them a durable cabin companion; the charging case carries a speaker for Find My.

Specifications

  • Active Noise Cancellation removes up to 2x more noise than AirPods Pro 2, per Apple's own testing
  • Heart rate sensing for workouts; tracks up to 50 workout types via the Fitness app on iPhone
  • Live Translation powered by Apple Intelligence, in beta at launch (English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish)
  • Up to 8 hours of listening with noise cancellation on, a 33 percent increase over the previous generation
  • Foam-infused ear tips in five sizes including a new XXS; IP57 sweat and water resistance
  • MagSafe Charging Case with USB-C, lanyard loop, and speaker for Find My
  • Price $249 checked 2 Oct 2026 against the maker's announcement and current retailer listings; the maker revises pricing periodically.

$249 · Price via AirPods Pro 3, Apple Newsroom

Method. Compiled from published specifications and maker materials. This is not a hands-on test. Read our gear review policy.