Apple - Airpod Pro 3
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Last updated: Jan 2, 2026 Scoring
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"amazing, amazing, amazing ANC performance for earbuds! ... not even close in ANC performance vs these (Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)) ... I, for ANC, prefer the approach Bose takes, blocking out pretty much all frequencies."
"Noise cancellation is solid. ... It's on the level of the Bose QC Earbuds, my previous daily driver, and actually sounds cleaner and feels better in the ear. ... Yes! I was also surprised by how good ANC is compared to the Bose buds. ... 10 ... The ANC on the PBP2 is better. ... Mine are much, much better than both my PBP1 and my Bose QCs."
"noise cancelling headphones are such a blessing for me. i've always been sensitive to noise and i get overstimulated easy when out in public. they give me silence and privacy when I need it. worth every cent!"
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"If you use Apple devices, it integrates perfectly with the ecosystem."
"I unlock my computer and phone with it."
"the fact that they integrate to the Apple Watch simply cannot be understated for me, I couldn’t go back to Garmin now, it is just so much part of my life now. ... Tracking weightlifting workouts, nutrition and other stuff, analysis of the data, send messages to HomePod, changing NC automatically, sending emails …."
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"Literally couldn't think of any pair of IEMs + dongle dacs could sound as analytical as the C3P+ for around $70. ... detail is just sooo much better. The C3P+ is just leagues ahead the I5 in terms of detail and resolution. ... the C3P+ is actually the closest sounding one to really expensive iems or headphone that I have."
"delivers the full package here. ... betting the house regarding this on this pair was fully worth it. ... It matches up (I would not say surpasses) a lot of wired in-ear monitors within this price bracket and slightly above. ... The prowess it shows in keeping the instrument separation clean is something that I really, really appreciate myself for buying this pair, not to mention the rumbly yet controlled, precise lows keep on coming and the highs soar without spice, without hurting your ears."
"Nothing short of a home run, here- the Ear once again brings me all; the way the bass hits on this track is very impactful but not bloated, punchy but not overpowering, and Kendrick’s powerful vocals shine through bright, while I enjoyed the way the Sax keeps on coming in at the right junctions of the song, and the way the cymbals play out on this track is probably one of the best I have heard through amongst all the gear that I have owned and currently own- the first in a wireless, and one of the few if I consider all. ... the timbre sounds natural and uncoloured"
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"The 3’s stay in securely and are more comfy for me. ... I only bought the APP3’s because the APP2’s keep wiggling slowly out of my ears, especially when working out."
"I’ve been using them in the gym daily since day 1 and they haven’t fallen out and I sweat like a mofo during my 90 min workouts."
"The APP3 are the best earphones I’ve ever used, period. The fit, seal, ANC and sound quality are sensational. ... I’ve used basically every pair of noise cancelling headphones ever made, and none of them come close to the performance of the Bose QC Ultra earbuds in terms of ANC, - well, until now with the APP3."
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"the HRM was a game changer for me as I use kettlebells frequently and hated turning my watch around."
"the heart rate sensor makes it a no brainer for me I can now leave the watch at home"
"I'm just starting my weight loss journey and I'm trying to improve my cardiovascular health so the heart rate sensor is extremely useful and accurate. I did a workout and the Fitness app was able to tell me how hard I was working in comparison to others and those little features and the fact that nothing seems to go wrong gives Apple the win, especially if you have an iPhone. It's seamless."
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"Normal movements and exercise cause the earbuds to very frequently shift around inside my ears which can cause the seal to break, and they sound horrendous when the seal is broken. ... A lot of common exercises cause the seal to break for me, especially those that involve lying on the floor. ... So ironically the Powerbeats Pro 2 are not very good at their primary intended use case (working out) for me."
"Sadly, they were really uncomfortable for my ears. ... Both of my ears would start feeling extremely sore after like 15 mins of use (even though I used them for +5 hours trips, I was in pain but I enjoyed the sound haha)."
"it doesn't fit me at all as soon as I put it on, I have a huge pain in my ears"
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"I get the pain in the ear also. ... I feel like it's creating pressure or a standing wave within the ear. It wouldn't surprise me if these are making people lose their hearing"
"and were from the few IEMs that didn't fit my ears. ... Much more comfortable shell than the Variations monstrosity"
"100% agree with this, love the tops. Fit is much better too"
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"noice cancel made me nuts in my old car , as it makes rumble and humming more noticeable specially the difrencial of mycar, and i dont make this up ... if noice cancelation is top dont get pro3’s fr, it make me nuts in my car and emulate humming rattiling noices"
"advertised Noise Cancellation does not actually remove outside sound at all."
"very poor ANC"
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"Airpods pro 3 desperately need custom eq, everyone hears different so to not be able to customize your sound to your hearing on 250 dollar earpods is insane ... I know, but im talking about a systemwide eq which the earbuds remember, like for example the nothing ears remember the eq setting so even on other devices like your laptop of pc it still applies the eq setting, which is fantastic for gaming or just switching between systems without losing your beloved eq setting and sound you are so used to!"
"app3 doesnt have its own eq memory nor feaature and apple says suck it to those who use iphone"
"I'm not the biggest fan of Apple's walled garden and the fact that they don't provide EQ to users who would utilize it ... And because there's no way to EQ, you're essentially in for a penny, in for a pound."
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"Every time I powered up my Arc+ ERA + 2x Sub3s, it was obvious that the Arc was the weakest link. ... It’s Spatial Audio processing, amplification and soundstage was clearly behind the rest of the system on loud. And nuanced soundtracks."
"Sonos has a terible sound signature to my ears. thin mids, boosted upper mids and simelant extremely forward treble. I couldn't tune it properly so I sold it."
"it really sucks on music."
I agree with you, yesterday I used my airpods 3 Pro for couples of ours, when I got em off I got scared by the loudness the surrounding.
r/headphones • AirPods Pro 3 has the best ANC of any earphone or headphone. Objective data shows… ->Having owned both, the air pod pro 3 have insane ANC whereas the pro 2 have better noise transparency.
r/buildapcsales • [Headphones] AirPods 4 $80 | AirPods 4 with ANC $110 | AirPods Pro 2 $139 | AirPods Pro 3 $220 ->my airpods pro2 were spectacular and I beat them up good and they survived a few years with amazing performance/battery life. decided to hand them down to my daughter and buy pro3, and that was a mistake, i wish I would have bought another set of pro2’s for almost half the price.
r/AirpodsPro • What keeps you with AirPods Pro? ->AirPods Pro 3 - 5x more uncomfortable than AirPods Pro 2, we think you’ll love it!!
r/apple • Apple announces AirPods Pro 3 with ‘world’s best ANC’ and live translation ->I just got the AirPod pro 3 and have to say really enjoy them I had the pro 1 so big upgrade.
r/BuyItForLife • What are some good wireless earbud suggestions? (With oddly specific preferences) ->Yeah I’m returning my 3s and buying another set of 2s. Extremely disappointed with the size and fit.
r/headphones • AirPods Pro 3 review - everything is better except the sound ->The 4s have really good ANC. But it's not as good as APP2 or APP3. source: I have them all. The APPs silicon tips sometimes hurt my ears so I got the 4s. The 4 has great sound, battery and ANC. But I mean, it's open ear design still allows some noise in. If it's all about ANC for you, I'd find a way to get the pro 2 or pro 3. If ANC is just part of your list but not a major requirement, the 4s will do you good. And yes, 3 ANC is noticeably better then 2. Edit: one more thing, I hate that the 4s don't have volume adjust on the stem. Annoying when your phone is tucked away somewhere. Just something to remember.
r/airpods • Are the new AirPods 4 with ANC worth it? ->2 out of 10 for these new AirPods, they didn’t even block out the sound of screaming children.
r/apple • MKBHDs AirPods Pro 3 Review is out ->Not headphones but the airpods pro 3. Never have i ever had music while running that i don’t even notice and that fits so good!!! And the sound omg!
r/beginnerrunning • The best running headphones that you'd say it's really good? ->The twos have really nice extended bass into the low ranges with no bass boost in the 150-250 hz range. I think they are amazing. Big improvement over the 1s. The 3s scare me because reports are the bass is boosted and imo airpods need no more bass than the 2s provide.
r/apple • AirPods Pro 3 vs. AirPods Pro 2 - Should you upgrade? | SoundGuys ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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