#AirPods Pro 3

When I switched to the new iPhone 17 Pro Max, it also meant that I had to try the Apple wearables, like the AirPod Pro 3 and the Apple Watch 11. Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 refine the formula of Apple’s premium in-ear buds while quietly doubling down on one thing: they really only make full sense if you are already in the iPhone ecosystem. Design and Build Apple sticks to the familiar short-stem AirPods Pro look, but with tweaks under the hood that matter more than a new paint job. The upgraded acoustic seal and revised in-ear fit help the buds lock in better during runs or long commutes, which also improves isolation and bass response. The case itself looks similar, but now carries a built-in speaker and improved water resistance, which becomes important once you start using the new Precision Finding features with your iPhone. Intelligent Noise Control Noise cancelling is where AirPods Pro 3 make one of their biggest jumps. Apple claims up to four times better Active Noise Cancellation compared to the original AirPods Pro, and it shows when you step into a busy MRT station or a noisy café. You can rely on active Hearing Protection and automatic Conversation Boost to bring voices forward when someone talks to you, while the system actively lowers sudden loud noises in the environment. Read more in our articles including "5 Reasons why the AirPods Pro 3 works best with your iPhone" and "DJI Avata 360 -- why it changed the way we shoot videos".