Apple’s AirPods Pro 3, priced at $199 (was $249), remain the best noise-cancelling earbuds since they are ideal for everyday use. They’re the first thing people reach for when they wake up and the last thing they remove at night, and you can see why once you find a good fit.
Moving between phone calls, laptop meetings, and music playlists is smooth across all of your Apple devices, so you don’t have to spend time fiddling with settings. Calls are loud and clear, with voices isolated from background noise, which is especially useful when walking down a busy street or having coffee in a packed cafe. The sound is balanced and clean; you get solid bass without the muddiness that some earbuds sometimes provide. You can even get tailored sound based on the shape of your ears, ensuring that it’s always just right.
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At the gym, they transform your workout into a consistent, focused effort rather than a constant battle to keep them in place. The redesigned ear tips provide a seal that stays in place even when you’re running, lifting, or doing high-intensity intervals, as well as when perspiration begins to accumulate. Furthermore, the heart rate tracking kicks in and uploads data directly into the Fitness app, capturing a variety of workout numbers and metrics. A built-in coaching function analyzes your previous activity and provides encouragement as needed, keeping you motivated without the need for a separate watch or fitness tracker. When exercising, you can even go through water and dust without worrying about damaging them, and the battery can last the entire workout (plus some extra time) without needing to be recharged.
When traveling, the earbuds make long flights or train rides seem shorter. The engine rumble and cabin sounds recede into the background, allowing you to hear crisp audio with fewer interruptions. Similar to the battery life that gets you through the gym, hear-through mode lasts longer, allowing you to get through layovers and connections without worrying about running out of juice. You can even obtain live translation when you need it; simply press and hold the stems to receive a real-time translation of what the other person is saying, with the iPhone handling the response in their language. When you need to hear announcements from airport officials, choose transparency mode. The secure fit ensures that they stay in place even if you’re rushing through security or to your gate.
