As usual, another new AirPods. This time it is AirPods Pro 3, the world’s best in‑ear
Active Noise Cancellation (as said by Apple…). Available at Apple Store or my favourite Shopee.
And yes, your friend here has the AirPods Pro 2 and the original AirPods Pro.
Introducing the AirPods Pro 3
AirPods Pro 3, launched in September 2025, feature significant upgrades that set them apart as Apple’s most advanced in-ear headphones yet.
Key Unique Features
- AirPods Pro 3 introduce a built-in heart rate sensor using a custom photoplethysmography (PPG) module, allowing real-time heart rate tracking directly from the earbuds—especially during workouts, with data visible in the iPhone Fitness app.
- The earbuds feature a new multiport acoustic architecture for better sound quality, delivering deeper bass, more vivid vocal clarity, and a wider soundstage thanks to next-generation Adaptive EQ.
- They provide the world’s best in-ear Active Noise Cancellation, removing up to 2x more noise than the previous AirPods Pro 2 and 4x more than the original model, with improved microphones and advanced computational audio.
Enhanced Fit and Design
- AirPods Pro 3 have a re-engineered shape for better in-ear stability and comfort, informed by thousands of ear scans and user data.
- Five sizes of foam-infused ear tips, including a new XXS size, ensure a secure fit for even more users.
- Improved internal structure results in a smaller earbud profile with an IP57 sweat and water resistance rating—ideal for heavy exercise or unpredictable weather.
Advanced Features for Fitness and Communication
- More than 50 workout types can be tracked, with heart rate, calorie burn, and other stats integrated in Apple’s Fitness app and displayed live on iPhone or Apple TV.
- Workout Buddy, a motivational real-time coaching tool powered by Apple Intelligence, gives insights and feedback by pairing workout stats and AI.
- The new Live Translation feature enables face-to-face speech translation through AirPods for natural, real-time conversation across languages—done locally on iPhone for privacy and speed.
Improved Battery Life and Usability
- Battery life increases to up to eight hours of music playback with ANC enabled, a 33% improvement over previous generations.
- Transparency mode and voice pickup are further refined to make conversations sound as if no earbud is worn, including better own-voice quality.
AirPods Pro 3 are available globally and cost SGD 349, continuing Apple’s push for seamless integration of health, fitness, and intelligent audio experiences.
Unboxing the AirPods Pro 3
Let’s get it out of the way… there is no USB-C charging cable in the box, ok !
Behind
That is all in the box….
And yes, there are five sizes of foam-infused ear tips, including a new XXS size, ensure a secure fit for even more users.
My special engraved AirPods Pro 3.. MUNCH 🙂
Comparing the AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 2
Here you go… first… the two different casing for AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 2…
And the AirPods themselves
And finally the “back” of AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 2
Conclusion
At the risk of being labelled Apple Fan Boy (again), just buy lah.. if you like Music as much as I do and use it every single day (and night…), then perhaps it is a good upgrade for you.
To each his own…
