Rating: 4.5/5
Apple ’s AirPods Pro 3 are finally here — two years after their predecessor — and they mark a big step forward for Cupertino’s most popular audio product. At Rs 25,900, these new earbuds bring noticeably improved sound, sharper noise cancellation, and tighter integration across the Apple ecosystem. They’re not a reinvention, but rather a fine-tuned evolution of what already worked brilliantly. Whether you’re upgrading from the AirPods Pro 2 or buying your first pair, the AirPods Pro 3 promises a genuinely premium experience that just might set a new benchmark for wireless earbuds. Read on to find out more:
Design
Apple has taken a thoughtful approach in refining the design of Apple AirPods 3 Pro, making them comfortable, intelligent and durable. The earbuds are slightly more compact as compared to its predecessor. The AirPods Pro 3 feature reshaped contour that fits more securely in your ear. This time Apple has also introduced foam-infused silicon ear tips. The company is also offering five sizes of the ear tips (including a new XXS option). The ear tips ensure a snug fit for a wider range of ear shapes. The AirPods Pro 3 also comes with an improved seal which further enhances noise isolation and helps to optimise the performance of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Adaptive audio. The stem design of the Apple AirPods Pro 3 retains the force sensor but now it includes capacitive touch controls for volume adjustment, playback and more switching. Also the embedded sensors support skin detection which makes sure playback only occurs when the earbuds are in your ears. The skin detection feature helps in saving battery and also avoid accidental activation.
The charging case also includes a U2 ultra-wide band chip which enables Precision Finding through the Find My app so that you will have a better chance of finding them if you lose them. Both the charging case and earbuds also come with IP57 rating which makes it resistant to dust and water. The matte finish on the case and earbuds resists fingerprints and adds a subtle texture for better grip.
The AirPods Pro 3 design is a subtle evolution by retaining the iconic look while enhancing comfort, control, and durability.
Features, sound quality and battery life
Apple has also transformed the AirPods Pro 3 into a multi-functional wearable by blending high-fidelity audio with improved health-tracking, accessibility tools and smart environment awareness. Apple AirPods Pro 3 powered by the H2 chip are not just some regular earbuds they are now your personal assistant, fitness tracker and a hearing aid making it an all-in-one device. The Adaptive audio feature of the AirPods Pro 3 intelligently mixes active noise cancellation and transparency mode on the basis of your surroundings. On the other hand, the personalised volume on AirPods Pro 3 uses machine learning to adjust the sound levels based on your listening habits and the ambient nose. This feature helps in ensuring optimal clarity without manual tweaking.
The conversation boost feature of the Apple AirPods Pro 3 automatically enhances the voices directly in front of you and makes it easier to follow conversations in noisy environments. The hearing aid mode offers clinical grade amplification and ambient noise reduction. The feature makes the AirPods Pro 3 an assistive device for mild hearing loss. The hearing health insight enables the users to keep track of their exposure to loud environments and offer alerts to protect their ears over time.
Another interesting feature included in the AirPods Pro 3 is the heart rate sensor. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 comes with an in-built infrared heart rate sensor which monitors your pulse during workouts and seamlessly syncs it with the Apple Health and Fitness+. The heart rate sensor is combined with motion sensors and it can estimate the calories burned, activity intensity and move ring progress which makes it a pretty good alternative to fitness trackers.
Another useful feature Apple introduced on the AirPods Pro 3 is live translation . The Apple AirPods Pro 3 comes with real-time translation for face-to-face conversations. When enabled, Live Translation helps users understand another language and communicate with others by speaking naturally with AirPods. To interact with someone who doesn’t have this hands-free capability, there’s an option to use the iPhone as a horizontal display, showing the live transcription of what the user is saying in the other person’s preferred language. When the other person responds, their speech is translated into the user’s preferred language with AirPods. It’s even more useful for longer conversations when both users are wearing their own AirPods with Live Translation enabled from their iPhone. ANC on AirPods lowers the volume of the other person speaking so that it’s easier to focus on the translation while staying connected in the interaction.
Presently, the feature supports English, Spanish, French, German and Portuguese languages. The company is working on integrating more languages. The live translation feature on the AirPods Pro 3 uses on-device Siri intelligence and Apple Neural Engine in order to deliver fast and private conversations without sending the data to the cloud. You can activate the live translation feature by holding and pressing both the stems of the earbuds.
Coming to the sound quality, Apple has made some significant advancements in audio engineering with the AirPods Pro 3. The earbuds now deliver a listening experience which is both impressive and emotionally resonant. The earbuds come with custom multi-vent acoustic architecture, redesigned drivers and improved Adaptive EQ , all working together to produce a soundstage which feels more dynamic and detailed. The bass is deep and controlled making tracks like Billie Eilish’s “bad guy” and Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” feel punchy and powerful without overpowering mids. The vocals and acoustic instruments were quite clear when we listened to songs like Adele’s “Easy On Me” or Passenger’s “Let Her Go”. In both the tracks the AirPods Pro 3 balanced the tone beautifully. The AirPods Pro 3 delivered crisp and airy output at high frequencies. The Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking further improves the overall experience.
Apple’s given the AirPods Pro 3 a much-needed battery boost. You now get up to 6 hours of playback with ANC on, and an extra hour if you turn it off. With the charging case, total listening time jumps to around 30 hours — comfortably enough for a weekend trip or a few back-to-back meetings. A quick 5-minute top-up gives you about an hour of playtime, and the case supports MagSafe , Qi wireless, and USB-C charging. Whether you’re binging shows, gaming, or juggling calls, the AirPods Pro 3 hold their charge impressively well.
Verdict
At Rs 25,900, the AirPods Pro 3 make a strong case for themselves — even if you already own the Pro 2. Apple has refined nearly every detail, from the more immersive Spatial Audio to smarter noise cancellation and longer battery life. The result is a pair of earbuds that sound richer, feel smoother, and slot neatly into the Apple ecosystem. Whether you’re a casual listener or someone who obsesses over sound, the AirPods Pro 3 impresses on every count.
Apple ’s AirPods Pro 3 are finally here — two years after their predecessor — and they mark a big step forward for Cupertino’s most popular audio product. At Rs 25,900, these new earbuds bring noticeably improved sound, sharper noise cancellation, and tighter integration across the Apple ecosystem. They’re not a reinvention, but rather a fine-tuned evolution of what already worked brilliantly. Whether you’re upgrading from the AirPods Pro 2 or buying your first pair, the AirPods Pro 3 promises a genuinely premium experience that just might set a new benchmark for wireless earbuds. Read on to find out more:
Design
Apple has taken a thoughtful approach in refining the design of Apple AirPods 3 Pro, making them comfortable, intelligent and durable. The earbuds are slightly more compact as compared to its predecessor. The AirPods Pro 3 feature reshaped contour that fits more securely in your ear. This time Apple has also introduced foam-infused silicon ear tips. The company is also offering five sizes of the ear tips (including a new XXS option). The ear tips ensure a snug fit for a wider range of ear shapes. The AirPods Pro 3 also comes with an improved seal which further enhances noise isolation and helps to optimise the performance of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Adaptive audio. The stem design of the Apple AirPods Pro 3 retains the force sensor but now it includes capacitive touch controls for volume adjustment, playback and more switching. Also the embedded sensors support skin detection which makes sure playback only occurs when the earbuds are in your ears. The skin detection feature helps in saving battery and also avoid accidental activation.
The charging case also includes a U2 ultra-wide band chip which enables Precision Finding through the Find My app so that you will have a better chance of finding them if you lose them. Both the charging case and earbuds also come with IP57 rating which makes it resistant to dust and water. The matte finish on the case and earbuds resists fingerprints and adds a subtle texture for better grip.
The AirPods Pro 3 design is a subtle evolution by retaining the iconic look while enhancing comfort, control, and durability.
Features, sound quality and battery life
Apple has also transformed the AirPods Pro 3 into a multi-functional wearable by blending high-fidelity audio with improved health-tracking, accessibility tools and smart environment awareness. Apple AirPods Pro 3 powered by the H2 chip are not just some regular earbuds they are now your personal assistant, fitness tracker and a hearing aid making it an all-in-one device. The Adaptive audio feature of the AirPods Pro 3 intelligently mixes active noise cancellation and transparency mode on the basis of your surroundings. On the other hand, the personalised volume on AirPods Pro 3 uses machine learning to adjust the sound levels based on your listening habits and the ambient nose. This feature helps in ensuring optimal clarity without manual tweaking.
The conversation boost feature of the Apple AirPods Pro 3 automatically enhances the voices directly in front of you and makes it easier to follow conversations in noisy environments. The hearing aid mode offers clinical grade amplification and ambient noise reduction. The feature makes the AirPods Pro 3 an assistive device for mild hearing loss. The hearing health insight enables the users to keep track of their exposure to loud environments and offer alerts to protect their ears over time.
Another interesting feature included in the AirPods Pro 3 is the heart rate sensor. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 comes with an in-built infrared heart rate sensor which monitors your pulse during workouts and seamlessly syncs it with the Apple Health and Fitness+. The heart rate sensor is combined with motion sensors and it can estimate the calories burned, activity intensity and move ring progress which makes it a pretty good alternative to fitness trackers.
Another useful feature Apple introduced on the AirPods Pro 3 is live translation . The Apple AirPods Pro 3 comes with real-time translation for face-to-face conversations. When enabled, Live Translation helps users understand another language and communicate with others by speaking naturally with AirPods. To interact with someone who doesn’t have this hands-free capability, there’s an option to use the iPhone as a horizontal display, showing the live transcription of what the user is saying in the other person’s preferred language. When the other person responds, their speech is translated into the user’s preferred language with AirPods. It’s even more useful for longer conversations when both users are wearing their own AirPods with Live Translation enabled from their iPhone. ANC on AirPods lowers the volume of the other person speaking so that it’s easier to focus on the translation while staying connected in the interaction.
Presently, the feature supports English, Spanish, French, German and Portuguese languages. The company is working on integrating more languages. The live translation feature on the AirPods Pro 3 uses on-device Siri intelligence and Apple Neural Engine in order to deliver fast and private conversations without sending the data to the cloud. You can activate the live translation feature by holding and pressing both the stems of the earbuds.
Coming to the sound quality, Apple has made some significant advancements in audio engineering with the AirPods Pro 3. The earbuds now deliver a listening experience which is both impressive and emotionally resonant. The earbuds come with custom multi-vent acoustic architecture, redesigned drivers and improved Adaptive EQ , all working together to produce a soundstage which feels more dynamic and detailed. The bass is deep and controlled making tracks like Billie Eilish’s “bad guy” and Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” feel punchy and powerful without overpowering mids. The vocals and acoustic instruments were quite clear when we listened to songs like Adele’s “Easy On Me” or Passenger’s “Let Her Go”. In both the tracks the AirPods Pro 3 balanced the tone beautifully. The AirPods Pro 3 delivered crisp and airy output at high frequencies. The Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking further improves the overall experience.
Apple’s given the AirPods Pro 3 a much-needed battery boost. You now get up to 6 hours of playback with ANC on, and an extra hour if you turn it off. With the charging case, total listening time jumps to around 30 hours — comfortably enough for a weekend trip or a few back-to-back meetings. A quick 5-minute top-up gives you about an hour of playtime, and the case supports MagSafe , Qi wireless, and USB-C charging. Whether you’re binging shows, gaming, or juggling calls, the AirPods Pro 3 hold their charge impressively well.
Verdict
At Rs 25,900, the AirPods Pro 3 make a strong case for themselves — even if you already own the Pro 2. Apple has refined nearly every detail, from the more immersive Spatial Audio to smarter noise cancellation and longer battery life. The result is a pair of earbuds that sound richer, feel smoother, and slot neatly into the Apple ecosystem. Whether you’re a casual listener or someone who obsesses over sound, the AirPods Pro 3 impresses on every count.
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