Apple was widely expected to release the next-generation of its AirPods Pro noise-canceling earbuds this fall, and now it is has. As part of its awe-dropping event, the company debuted the AirPods Pro 3. The new buds are upgraded in several ways, including better noise canceling and sound quality, and they have heart-rate sensors like the Beats PowerBeats Pro 2. You can preorder them today for $249 and they ship Sept. 19.
Here are some of their key upgrades, according to Apple. It’s worth noting that the the AirPods Pro 3 are still using Apple’s H2 chip, not the rumored H3 chip some people thought they might add. Also, the case uses a new U2 chip for advanced precision Find My.
- New heart-rate sensors
- 2X better noise canceling compared to AirPods Pro 2
- Improved sound quality with better bass
- New foam ear tips (now available in 5 sizes)
- New live translation feature
- Up to 8 hours of battery with noise canceling on (up to 10 hours with transparency and hearing aid modes)
- IP57 water-resistant and dust-resistant (AirPods Pro 2 are IPX4 splash proof)
- Price: $249
- Shipping: Sept. 19
The AirPods Pro 3 have heart-rate sensors like the Beats PowerBeats Pro 2.
This is a developing story. I’ll continue updating it as soon as I get more info and get some hands-on time with the AirPods Pro 3 in Apple’s demo room at the event.
