AirPods Pro 3 Review: I Understand It Now!

About this video

• Video Title: AirPods Pro 3 Review: I Understand It Now!
• Channel: Marques Brownlee
• Speakers: Marques Brownlee
• Duration: 11:50

Overview

This video is a review of the new AirPods Pro 3 by Marques Brownlee. He discusses the physical similarities and new features compared to the previous generation, focusing on improvements in sound quality, fit, durability, battery life, and active noise cancellation. He also touches upon new features like the heart rate monitor and live translation capabilities.

Key takeaways

• Improved Fit and Seal: The new AirPods Pro 3 feature redesigned ear tips with internal foam and a slightly different insertion angle, providing a more secure and comfortable fit that stays in place better than previous generations.
• Enhanced Sound Quality: The AirPods Pro 3 offer improved bass response, a fuller mid-range, and crisp highs with less distortion, partly due to redesigned vents for better airflow and the new ear tips.
• Superior Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): Apple claims the new AirPods Pro 3 offer twice the noise cancellation of the previous generation, which the reviewer found to be significantly effective, even on an airplane.
• Increased Durability and Battery Life: The AirPods Pro 3 now have an IP57 rating for dust and water resistance (for both buds and the case) and offer longer battery life, with 8 hours on a single charge (up from 6) with ANC enabled.
• New Features: Notable additions include a heart rate monitor for workouts and integrated live translation powered by Apple Intelligence, which works offline.
• Case Redesign: The case is slightly thicker and taller to accommodate the new buds, features a brighter indicator light behind the plastic, and has lost the physical pairing button, now requiring a double-tap on the front to enter pairing mode. It also includes a new Ultra Wideband chip for more precise "Find My" functionality.
• No Charging Cable Included: Similar to AirPods 4, the AirPods Pro 3 do not come with a charging cable in the box.