the AirPods have the best sound quality and noise cancellingLoose Lid a slightly loose hinge or lid mechanism when closedAirPods Pro 3 case makes a rattling or shaking noise when moved or shaken
The noise cancelling is incredible compared to my APP2s. Transparency is better albeit very slightly. The two downsides for me are the decreased battery life, and the V-Shaped tuning, much more bass focused, as compared to my APP2s balanced one, which I prefer quite a lot more. Overall pretty happy though, wish I could get a decent EQ.
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Been using these for two months now and I have some pros but also some cons and one or two neutrals. The pros outweigh the cons as seen in the rating but these aren't perfect. And just to clarify I am using an iPhone 15 on iOS 26.1, the case is enclosed in an ESR case, so I'm not reviewing the case feel/aesthetics, I felt it for a bit out of the box and it felt nice and smooth, if a bit slippery. If you want to see a more in depth elaboration it'll be at the bottom.Pros:Amazing noise cancellation, the adaptive transparency mode is underrated IMO, I personally love it. Transparency is good tooConnection is quite goodHeart rate sensors seemed goodIP57 rating is goodNeutral:Value is fine. I'd say they're correctly pricedThey look fine imoCons:Standard sound quality is quite bad (elaboration and tips on how to improve further downThere are occasional times when these have problems connecting to my mac.Thankfully, I haven't had the foam ear tip problem yet but it does seem like these specific ear tips are less durable than silicone onesTo start, the noise cancelling on these headphones is great, traffic cars and loud rooms are reduced to a hum. I've yet to try these on an airplane but on the train and bus it's just as good as normal. I have had a few connection issues with these connecting to my mac (only occasionally) and it fixed itself after putting them back into the case but if this is a recurring bug for anyone else I think it could definitely be fixed with a firmware update. Transparency mode lets me hear everything and adaptive transparency is even better of a mode IMO. Any time the room is quiet or i'm in a quiet space it can work as normal transparency mode (if you set it to let in more sound) and if you, say, turn on the vacuum or a train arrives at your platform it goes into noise cancellation automatically and is super responsive, I personally love this feature. Heart rate sensors seemed to work. I tried out a walk with my Apple watch one day and then the next I had forgotten my watch and the heart rate was quite similar (watch was better, but not by loads). Considering durability and the IP rating I haven't gone underwater with them yet (and I hope not to) but I've worn them out in the rain (didn't even hear it tho) and I've cleaned these with a wet wipe as well and they hold up great. I have dropped these a few times and the case once (the case is in another case though) and they still look mint. In terms of price I'd say they're correctly priced, if maybe £20 too costly but they've got a lot of features (if you're using an iPhone and are in the ecosystem) and they're about correctly priced IMO. For the look, white is a bit of a bold choice for anything going in or around your ears as even after 2 months I've seen very slight yellowing on the ear tips.However, the sound quality... it's quite bad. The bass is very prominent and drowns out the mids and even the highs. If you're using an apple device (which you should be if you're getting these and primarily listening to music) then I implore you to turn on headphone accommodations and use at least slight boosting (more guidance in video below). It helps the mids so much and makes these actually, dare I say, pleasurable to listen to. This mode is also how you can boost your voice and other things in transparency mode. I currently have it off as it does make your voice sound less natural.The foam ear tips ripping problem hasn't happened to me yet and I have been swapping the ear tips quite a bit (but not recently). I'm sure I got lucky though as I've seen quite a few people complain about thisOverall, I'd say a great buy if you have an iPhone and are in the apple ecosystem. If you've got the money and want the ANC, the fine sound quality with headphone accommodations and the integration in the ecosystem, these are a good buy.
Haven’t seen quality like this before exactly like the real I sold mine for 160 I bought another 10
Absolutely loved it! A bit of a scratch magnet ahah but nothing too major. The ANC really helps with listening to music / podcast so much better. I would definitely recommend this.
These little AirPods will blow you away. How on earth Apple managed to extract such solid base notes through midrange to crystal clear highs is quite beyond me. I owned top of the range HiFi speakers in my teen years that cannot compete with these tiny little things. Add background noise reduction and you have stunning sound. I love them!
I use these for running, walking and cycling into work, and for working at home. The sound quality is very good, and the noise cancellation is excellent. It blocks out background noise really well. I've got them connected to my PC and my iPhone, and they've worked flawlessly on both. Very happy with them.
My best buy of 2026. Great sound, fit, noise reduction and functionality. I highly recommend.
Really impressed with the AirPods Pro 3. The overall quality is excellent and they feel well made without being unnecessarily bulky. They also have the usual clean Apple appearance, which I really like.Compatibility has been excellent, particularly with Apple devices, and connecting them is quick and straightforward. They’ve been reliable in everyday use and feel durable enough to handle being carried around and used regularly.Charging is really convenient too, with the case providing plenty of extra battery life and making it easy to keep the earbuds topped up. The case itself is compact enough to carry around without taking up much space.Call quality has also been very good. Voices come through clearly and the microphones do a good job of picking up my voice, even when there’s some background noise.Overall, these are a really good set of wireless earbuds. They look good, feel well made, are easy to use and have been reliable in everyday use. They’re not the cheapest option, but the quality and convenience make them feel like good value for money.
Purchased this some 3 months ago and had a really good chance to try them out. Was previously using Galaxy Buds FE.Very easy to setup - made easier due to using iPhone 16 Pro Max. Paired easily and all controls accessible via iOs settings. Out the box sound quality is superb. I have glue ear and slight tinnitus but the clarity of sound details was phenomenal. Able to pick out background instruments that were lost in the Galaxy buds. For me the default equaliser setting was spot on. Perfect balance of bass and treble. Clear vocals and deep bass without dulling the treble.Battery life if very good. I have moderate / heavy use. Either daily in gym or few times during weekly commute. Plus also intermittent use thru the day when walking somewhere. Finding I'm only needing to charge once a week. Long term use is also very good. I had these in for most of a 12 hour flight, either to watch something or just in with ANC on to block plane sounds. Only had to do a quick quick charge to top up. Also on the plane thing - they were comfortable throughout in ears.Feature wise, ANC is very good. Really good blocking. I need to e.g. take them out on train announcements. Passthrough works as intended but I find it reduces music playback too much, so although you can be aware of surroundings, you cant hear playback !Conversation awareness was initially handy but I realised I talk to myself quite a lot - especially motivations shouts in gym so it kept cutting in. Then takes too long to realise I'm not talking and putting music back on. Had to turn it off in the end. Spatial audio is good however. I can turn my head when watching something and the volume adjusts to head orientation. Also really good stereo effect when characters are talking from opposite sides of the screen.Despite my aforementioned hearing issues I've not been able to try Hearing Assistance. To set it up it basically does a hearing test on you. But it wasn’t liking my responses despite me being in a quiet room and having done hearing reaction tests before. I assume I'm giving mixed responses as due to tinnitus I may be reacting to noise that isnt there. So be aware if purchasing for this feature.Controls are good. I do like being able to have full suite of vol up / down, track play / stop / repeat etc plus all phone option. Galaxy buds and other make you pick and choose what you can have. Siri integration is superb. Good to be able to simply answer yes to accepting incoming call or verbally send a whtsapp reply.Not too keen on volume controls. Not yet mastered the fine touch rubbing finger up & down the bud to raise or lower volume. Seems a bit heavy handed and goes to loud or too quiet. Bit of work needed on this.Also bonus being able to use find my to locate not just case but each bud. Especially when you drop the case and a bud has launched itself under the sofa.I still they are a touch pricey but you are paying for a lot of tech in a small package.
Have had them for about 2 weeks the noise cancellation is fantastic the sound quality is also amazing just a side note it takes some getting used to to fit them in your ears if they are shaped a certain way but apart from that no complaints packaging great which comes will extra silicone tips will all sizes which will be comfortable for you really reccomend
So easy to hook up to your iPhone or iPad. Excellent sound quality and well designed. They charge quickly and have a good battery life. I would buy again as they have really assisted my husband who has tinnitus.
The sound quality of the AirPod Pro 3 is stunning and the bass & noise cancelling features are just superb !Changing the settings is so easy as most functions are now available on my iPad/Iphone so no fiddling around pressing buttons. Five additional pairs of silicon grommets of various sizes are included going down to XX small size.The general fit is extremely comfortable and secure.These are the best yet!
Like New condition but the air pods seem not been used at all. Activated and got a full year Apple warranty. Compared to my Airpods Pro 2, the fitting is much better. Not slipping out of my ear any more. If you hit the gym very often, upgrade now. The noise cancellation also feels better than the 2. It's a bit larger though, so the case for 2nd gen might not fit this one.
I am very happy with these earbuds. The fit is excellent (there are 5 different sized ear tips so you can find a good fit) and they feel very secure and comfortable in my ears.Apple provide a facility to test the fit and seal in your ears and advises you if it's a good fit or you need to try a different ear tip size.As you would expect, everything is beautifully made and presented, and the out of box is excellent. Your iPhone automatically detects the APP3s when you flip the case open and offers to pair and then guides you through the set up process.The bluetooth connection is absolutely rock solid and I've had zero drops outs. The controls are easy to use and the automatic ear detection works instantly and flawlessly.Battery life is decent and everything just works exactly as it should.The sounds quality is very good - it is a little bass heavy but not intrusively so and the ANC is astonishingly good. They're not quite as good as the B&W Pi8's but those cost around £150 more - and I sent those back because the controls of the Pi8's are atrocious and just don't work quickly, or at all.If you have an iPhone and want some decent ear buds then these are a no-brainer.
Great product with interesting features. The translation worked really well German to English. I am no expert on sound quality but the sound is good enough for me. Noise cancellation is the best I have ever used. They work well with my iPhone. I can leave my phone in one room and walk about the house still listening to the music. The same can't be said about my LG tv moving from room to room they can lose connectivity. I have used them while running and they have never come loose or dropped out. Battery life is great, but again I only use them a few hours a day and charge them a couple of times a week. They charge really quickly.
For Apple users on the go, these are brilliant. The first firmware on release last year had an exaggerated bass (like most Sony headphones), a recessed mid range and a very sibilant and tizzy treble. I sent them back to Apple in 2 days as my APP2s were far more musically balanced, especially for classical music.Now several firmware corrections on, Apple has sorted the frequency response to make them excellent. NC is also superb for buds.These are now my daily commute phones with NC as good as many over ears.With the forthcoming EQ function in the new iOS updates, even more tuning will be possible.My reference NC headphones are the best Bowers and Wilkins 8 series 2. The APP3 deliver about 85% of the Bluetooth sound quality for 1/3 of the price or even 1/4 the price when on offer. A bargain.Of course with a wired connection and lossless source the B&Ws are peerless. You can tell the masses of extra detail extracted but most commuters don’t need that quality and massive audio files.
I’ve been using the AirPods Pro 3 recently and I’m genuinely impressed with them. They’re really lightweight and comfortable, and I’ve just put them through a heavy gym workout with plenty of sweating and they held up perfectly. They feel secure in your ears without becoming uncomfortable after wearing them for a while.The different sizes of ear tips are a nice touch too, as it makes it much easier to get a proper fit and seal. Once they’re in, the noise cancellation does a great job of blocking out outside sound, which is especially useful in a busy gym. It’s actually quite a nice feature when you just want to focus on your music.The automatic detection is another small feature I really like. When you take an AirPod out of your ear, the music automatically pauses, and it resumes when you put it back in. It sounds like a small thing, but it makes using them feel really seamless.And the sound quality is honestly amazing. The Pro 3s have a really clear, punchy sound with noticeably strong bass while still keeping vocals and higher frequencies detailed. Compared with the previous generation, they feel a little more energetic and balanced, particularly when listening to electronic music, where the bass has a bit more depth without drowning out the rest of the track.Overall, they’re comfortable, lightweight, great for working out, and the sound quality is excellent. The combination of the noise cancellation, automatic pause feature and different ear-tip sizes makes them really easy to live with day to day. Definitely one of the better pairs of wireless earbuds I’ve used.
I wanted to buy a pair of ANC earbuds/headphones that'd let me study in peace as I can be quite distracted by external stimuli. After trying on several pairs in shops and doing my research I heard the AirPods Pro 3 have similar noise suppression compared to the AirPod Max 1. Those might be slightly better for higher end frequencies but not worth the extra. The Max 2 are very good / the best but the value isn't there. If you want better sound I would recommend those though.I EQ'd the sound as initial stock is muddy for my tastes. Comfort is very good. However the durability is quite poor on the case. I'd say I take decent care of my gear but it already has light scratches. You need a case for your case!!It was a real shocker trying these on for the first time as the ANC is unreal. Found myself keep taking them out and comparing. Very worthwhile despite the price tag if your goal is to get away from the noise.Comparability with Android is very basic and requires third party app to see the battery life.
Sound quality is excellent. Definitely a big improvement over my AirPods Pro 2.Similarly, the connectivity and compatibility is great, as with previous generations. The seamless switching between my iPhone, macbook and iPad can't be understated. They connect easily to my Steam Deck and sound great, no noticeable audio delay while gaming.Unfortunately, build quality is very disappointing from Apple, noticeably worse than previous gens. I do not anticipate these lasting as long as my previous pairs - both my APP1s (bought 2019) and APP2s (bought 2023) have been handed down to my younger siblings (who have both dropped them) and there are no issues.When it arrived, the case felt so plastic and cheap I really thought I'd bought counterfeit airpods. The case is slightly larger and lighter which will of course feel worse than the heavier, smaller APP1 & APP2, which I can overlook, but there is no reason for the hinge to feel so loose and weak compared to previous gens. The airpods do not sit as flush inside the case and have a significant amount of play to the point where you can rattle them around in the case.I stress the build quality is disappointing, but not a deal breaker. If you are coming from previous Airpod Pro gens you will notice, but they are fine.