Apple officially unveiled the AirPods Pro 3 in September 2025, marking the biggest AirPods upgrade in years. Pre-orders began on September 9, 2025, and the earbuds became available in stores starting September 19, 2025 across major global markets including the U.S., Europe, and India.
In India, pre-orders were taken early and retail availability kicked off on September 19, 2025 with stock reaching Apple Stores and online outlets. T
Price: Global & India
- United States: Starts at $249 (approx ₹20,000+) — this is Apple’s standard pricing for new AirPods Pro models.
- India: ₹25,900 — this is the official launch sticker price across Apple Stores and major e-retailers.
During seasonal sales like Black Friday and Christmas 2025, prices have been seen at discounts around $219 (~₹18,000 equivalent) in many regions, making them more affordable than at launch.
Major New Features & Upgrades
AirPods Pro 3 bring several improvements over the previous generation, pushing these earbuds beyond audio devices into health, fitness, and smart communication tools.
1. Best-In-Class Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Apple claims the AirPods Pro 3 have the world’s best in-ear ANC, filtering up to 2× more noise than AirPods Pro 2 and even more compared to the original model.
This upgrade means deeper silence in noisy environments — great for travel, work, or relaxing at home.
2. Heart Rate Sensing & Fitness Tracking
For the first time in AirPods history, Apple has added a heart rate sensor to the earbuds themselves. This sensor works with the iPhone’s Fitness app to:
- Track heart rate during workouts
- Estimate calories burned
- Support over 50 workout types
- Help close daily activity rings
This shifts AirPods Pro 3 closer to wearable fitness tech, especially useful if you don’t have an Apple Watch.
Apple also introduced a feature called “Workout Buddy”, which combines workout data and user history to generate personalized insights during exercise. The Financial Express
3. Live Translation Feature
AirPods Pro 3 can help you break language barriers with Live Translation, powered by Apple Intelligence. This lets you listen to real-time translated speech in supported languages — a handy tool when chatting with someone in another language. It currently supports languages like English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish, with more coming soon.
4. Redesigned Fit & Comfort
Apple says the AirPods Pro 3 were engineered using 10,000 3D ear scans to deliver a more secure and stable fit for a wider range of ear shapes.
Key improvements:
- Smaller overall earbud size
- 5 sizes of foam-infused ear tips, including a new XXS size
- Better passive noise isolation
- Enhanced comfort during long listening sessions or workouts
5. Audio Quality Improvements
AirPods Pro 3 introduce a new acoustic architecture for:
- Richer sound with broader dynamic range
- Clearer vocals and fuller bass
- Personalized Adaptive EQ that adjusts music in real time
These changes aim for immersive spatial audio that feels more three-dimensional.
6. Longer Battery Life
Apple boosted battery endurance:
- Up to ~8 hours of listening with ANC on a single charge
- Up to ~10 hours in transparency mode
- The charging case provides additional playback hours
- Fast charging support (e.g., 5 min for ~1 hour playback)
- USB-C & Qi2 wireless charging support in the case
This improvement helps match real-world usage needs without frequent recharges.
7. IP57 Water & Sweat Resistance
AirPods Pro 3 come with an IP57 rating, making them more durable and suitable for workouts, rain, and humid conditions — ideal for active lifestyles.
Extra Smart Features
Apple also packed in some subtle but useful capabilities when paired with modern Apple devices:
- Refined Transparency mode that makes environmental sounds clearer but balanced
- Automatic Conversation Boost in noisy places
- Integration with iOS features like recording studio-quality audio, camera remote controls (press and hold to take photos), and sleep-aware power pause options in iOS 26.
How They Compare to Previous Models
| Feature | AirPods Pro 2 | AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| ANC Efficiency | Great | ~2× better Apple |
| Fit & Comfort | Standard | Redesigned with 5 tip sizes Apple |
| Heart Rate Sensor | ❌ | ✅ Apple |
| Live Translation | ❌ | ✅ Apple |
| Battery Life (ANC) | ~6 hrs | ~8 hrs The Daily Jagran |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP57 Apple |
Final Thoughts: Worth It?
If you’re an Apple ecosystem user — iPhone, iPad, or Mac — the AirPods Pro 3 is one of the most seamless and advanced wireless earbuds you can buy. With top-tier noise cancellation, health monitoring, live translation, and enhanced comfort, they serve as not just audio gear, but everyday tech companions.
Pro tip: Waiting for sale discounts (especially festive season offers) can save you a good chunk on the premium price.
#AirPodsPro3 #AppleAirPods #AirPods2025 #AppleLaunch2025 #AppleNews #TechUpdate #Gadgets2025 #WirelessEarbuds #AppleFans #TechTrending #AppleIndia #AirPodsReview #NextGenAudio #Carrerbook#Anslation#AppleEcosystem #ANCHeadphones