The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are the most capable in-ear earbuds Apple has released, introducing several features that go significantly beyond what the Pro 2 offered. The active noise cancellation is rated at up to 2x more effective than AirPods Pro 2, and Irish reviewers who have upgraded from the second generation consistently highlight the ANC improvement as immediately and noticeably better in real-world use including public transport and street noise.

The new acoustic architecture delivers improved bass depth, clarity across the frequency range, and more vivid spatial audio rendering. Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking works across music, films, and games for a genuinely three-dimensional listening experience on compatible Apple devices. The H2 chip handles Adaptive Audio, which automatically blends transparency and noise cancellation in real time depending on your environment, without requiring manual switching.

The headline new feature for the Pro 3 is built-in heart rate sensing during workouts. The earbuds track heart rate and calories burned across up to 50 workout types, feeding data into the Move ring, step count, and the new Workout Buddy feature on iPhone powered by Apple Intelligence. This makes them a meaningful fitness tracking tool alongside their audio credentials.

The Hearing Health suite includes an at-home hearing test, a certified Hearing Aid feature with Conversation Boost, and active Hearing Protection against loud environmental noise. Five ear tip sizes are included from XXS to L for a personalised fit. Battery life is up to 8 hours with ANC on per charge, and up to 24 hours with the MagSafe case. IP57 rated for sweat and water.

Free delivery is available for Amazon Prime members. If you’re not a member, you can sign up at this link: https://amzn.to/4lvUZgp (€6.99 monthly). Plus, Prime Entertainment is also included.