You can now buy the AirPods Pro 3

Apple’s best-ever wireless earbuds are available at stores and online.

by Sheena Vasani

Updated Sep 19, 2025, 12:49 PM UTC

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Apple’s most impressive wireless earbuds are now available from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target for $249. Our reviewer Victoria Song had a lot of good things to say about them in our review. But if it’s an in-depth spec showdown that you’re looking for, between the AirPods Pro 3 and the rest of Apple’s AirPods lineup of earbuds and over-ear headphones, check out our comparison guide.

The most notable change in the newer model is a built-in heart rate sensor that lets iPhone owners track calories burned and track progress in over 50 types of workouts from the Fitness app. Also of note, Apple claims that the new buds can deliver ANC that’s twice as effective as the last-gen model, while battery life has increased. But there are more features beyond improved bass and better active noise cancellation.

AirPods Pro 3

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$224

The third-gen AirPods Pro add a new built-in heart rate sensor and live translation feature. They also improve upon their predecessor with enhanced noise cancellation, improved sound quality, and a fifth swappable ear tip.

$224 at Amazon $224 at Walmart $250 at Best Buy

The buds’ case is a little lighter, and there’s a fifth ear tip option in the box (XXS) for a more secure, comfortable fit for those with tiny outer ears. To top it off, they feature an improved IP57 rating for dust and water (and sweat) resistance.